Ukifune of the house of Kanaya., Japan between 1772 and 1780
Kanaya uchi ukifune A woman full length with two attendants sitting or kneeling behind her From the series Hinagata wakana no hatsumoyoÌ Hiinagata Wakana no Hatsumoyo New Designs of Young Models Ukifune meaning drifting boat or floating boat is the title of the chapter of The Tale of Genji that revolves around the character of the same name She is the unrecognized daughter of the Eighth Prince of Japan in the novel and is the half sister of Oigimi and Nakanokimi She lives with her mother at a distance from the royal court unbeknownst to her the reality of her birth and situation And while the story does not focus upon her her role in the story serves to only show the irresponsible indulgences of the many royal princes and courtiers in the time of Murasaki Shikibu s writing of this book Ukifune who was loved by both Kaoru and Prince Niou had secretly been agonizing by the indecision of the situation Eventually in order to release herself from the triangular love affair she attempted suicide by throwing herself into the Uji River but was unsuccessful Having been rescued she became a nun and secluded herself in Ono at the western foot of Mount Hici
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