
Artist's commentary
紫式部
限りあれば 薄墨衣 浅けれど 涙ぞ袖を 淵となしける
───源氏物語・葵・物の怪
Murasaki Shikibu
Bound as I am, these mourning robes are dyed but a shallow shade of gray, yet there are depths where the tears have made pools on my sleeves
───Tale of Genji, Aoi, Evil Spirit
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