The designs from classical literature, such as The Tale of Genji and The Tale of the Heike, have been used in various decorations throughout history.
During the Kan'ei era, which saw a revival of classical culture centered around Emperor Go-Mizunoo, the Maeda family became deeply involved with the Kyoto Imperial Palace under the leadership of Maeda Toshitsune and Maeda Tsunanori.
This exhibition features items related to court culture from the Maeda family's collection, including Emperor Go-Mizunoo's calligraphy of the character "Shin" (忍), the fifty-four chapters of The Tale of Genji, "Hundred Poems of Tadayoshi" from The Tale of the Heike, the "Battle of the Maikyo Gate" screen from The Tale of Heiji, and garments influenced by The Tale of Genji.

(This sentence was written using a translator.)