1886 Japanese Iwami Hero Samurai Revenge Buddhist
Similar Sale History
View More Items in BooksRelated Books
More Items in Books
View MoreRecommended Books, Magazines & Papers
View MoreItem Details
Description
1886 Japanese Iwami Hero Samurai Revenge Buddhist Illustrated Woodblock Print
An interesting Meiji woodblock-print of ‘Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku,’ called ‘Tale of the Hero Iwami’s Revenge’ by artist Katsushika Isai. Isai was a painter and print artist, pupil of Katsushika Hokusai who produced woodblock prints, illustrated books and paintings. This tale is about Iwami Jutaro, a legendary hero of the 16th century, serving under the daimyo General Toyotomi Hideyoshi, taking revenge on his enemies, and eventually becoming a Buddhist monk to pay penance for his killings.
This undated volume is written in column handwritten format made in the traditional way, using folded rice-paper and in a fukuro-touji (string) binding. containing excellent illustrations throughout of scenes from the tale of Iwami including, samurai conflicts, and more!
Item number: #12839
Price: $499
Katsushika Isai / Utagawa Yoshiume
Tale of the Hero Iwami’s Revenge (Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku) 絵本岩見英雄録 (えほんかたきうちいわみえいゆろく)
[大阪府 : 文栄堂, [ōsakafu : bun'eidō明治Meiji 19 (1886)]
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
References: Waseda University ヘ13 02509;
Language: Japanese
Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
Size: ~8.5in X 6in (22cm x 15.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
12839
An interesting Meiji woodblock-print of ‘Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku,’ called ‘Tale of the Hero Iwami’s Revenge’ by artist Katsushika Isai. Isai was a painter and print artist, pupil of Katsushika Hokusai who produced woodblock prints, illustrated books and paintings. This tale is about Iwami Jutaro, a legendary hero of the 16th century, serving under the daimyo General Toyotomi Hideyoshi, taking revenge on his enemies, and eventually becoming a Buddhist monk to pay penance for his killings.
This undated volume is written in column handwritten format made in the traditional way, using folded rice-paper and in a fukuro-touji (string) binding. containing excellent illustrations throughout of scenes from the tale of Iwami including, samurai conflicts, and more!
Item number: #12839
Price: $499
Katsushika Isai / Utagawa Yoshiume
Tale of the Hero Iwami’s Revenge (Ehon Katakiuchi Iwami Eiyuroku) 絵本岩見英雄録 (えほんかたきうちいわみえいゆろく)
[大阪府 : 文栄堂, [ōsakafu : bun'eidō明治Meiji 19 (1886)]
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
References: Waseda University ヘ13 02509;
Language: Japanese
Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
Size: ~8.5in X 6in (22cm x 15.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
12839
Condition
Excellent
Buyer's Premium
- 0%
1886 Japanese Iwami Hero Samurai Revenge Buddhist
Estimate $499 - $1,000
18 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Columbia, MO, usOffers In-House Shipping
Payment
TOP