{"title":"Artwork and Prints","description":"A brand new section for 17th to 19th century prints.","products":[{"product_id":"almanach-de-peinture-annee-v-contenant-xii-portraits-des-peintres-de-la-galerie-royale-de-florence-avec-leurs-eloges-le-groupe-appele-la-lutte-avec-son-explication-et-plusieurs-autres-choses-concernant-les-beaux-arts-1796","title":"Almanach de Peinture, année V, contenant XII portraits des peintres de la galerie royale de Florence avec leurs éloges, le groupe appelé la Lutte avec son explication et plusieurs autres choses concernant les beaux arts, 1796","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: Almanach de Peinture, année V, contenant XII portraits des peintres de la galerie royale de Florence avec leurs éloges, le groupe appelé la Lutte avec son explication et plusieurs autres choses concernant les beaux arts, 1796\u003cbr\u003e Publisher: A Florence, Aux Depends de Joachim Pagani\u003cbr\u003e Condition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late 18th century edition of the Almanac of Painting, Year 5, Containing 12 Portraits of the Painters of the Royal Gallery of Florence With their Eulogies, the Group Called the Struggle with its Explanation and Several Other Things Concerning the Fine Arts. The text is written in both French and Italian. There is a frontispiece and nine plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages 103 to 112 are lacking, as are 4 portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne finely bound volume in 12mo, 214 of 224 pages, 9 of 13 plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the binding. There is minimal foxing or staining throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45252635033911,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/IMG_20230425_224035.jpg?v=1682882023"},{"product_id":"kano-school-emakimono-circa-1750-1800-a-beautiful-handscroll-of-fifteen-paintings-and-one-sketch-largely-landscapes-and-nature-scenes-with-animals","title":"Kano School Emakimono, Circa 1750-1800. A Beautiful Handscroll of Fifteen Paintings and One Sketch, Largely Landscapes and Nature Scenes with Animals","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Kano School Emakimono, Circa 1750-1800. A Beautiful Handscroll of Fifteen Paintings and One Sketch, Largely Landscapes and Nature Scenes with Animals\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Various Kano School Artists\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Mid to Late Edo Period, mid to late 18th century emakimono handscroll, featuring a series of 15 beautifully produced paintings and one unfinished piece, attributed to various members of the \u003cb\u003eKano School\u003c\/b\u003e, with several artist seals. Each of the complete paintings is lovingly rendered with numerous hues of color, and displaying different techniques of the school, with some clear Nanga techniques. Most of the subjects are animals amongst landscape backdrops, the first painting being of two colorful tigers at a flowing riverbank. There are various paintings of birds and other wildlife, and two of various figures. The last is a large spread of numerous birds, with several soaring through the air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paper appears to be a fine quality, akin to torinoko paper, and is treated with mica dust, very much complimenting each painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a faded brocade decorated scroll for preservation, with a wooden roller core and plain covers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, 26.3 x 631 cm full dimensions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the brocade covers. There are several marginal tears to the upper and lower margins, only slightly affecting a single painting. There are minor worm tracks throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623058014519,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_212420.jpg?v=1769967569"},{"product_id":"a-monumental-series-of-ink-wash-landscapes-with-countless-rocky-hills-and-mountainscapes-and-numerous-figures-and-buildings-circa-1600-1700-sixteen-meters-of-paintings","title":"A Monumental Series of Ink Wash Landscapes, with Countless Rocky Hills and Mountainscapes, and Numerous Figures and Buildings, Circa 1600-1700. 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Sixteen Meters of Paintings\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: In the Style of Sesshu; Likely Unkoku School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, 17th century emakimono handscroll, comprising of a tremendous series of ink wash landscapes, with countless rocky hills and mountainscapes, as well as numerous figures and buildings dotting the landscape. With over sixteen meters of paintings, there is a significant level of detailing applied here, and one wonders how much time was spent painting each and every individual painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe style and technique of rocky hills and landscapes, and the shading techniques are very much in the style of Sesshu (1420-1506), most likely being produced by a student of the \u003cb\u003eUnkoku School\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of green against yellow flowers, and a wooden roller has been loosely inserted internally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, 26.7 x 1670 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the brocade cover, and part of it largely detaching from the scroll itself. There is minor wear and rubbing throughout, with some minor creases, and several sheets of the backing paper to the main paintings have detached from the main layer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623058473271,"sku":null,"price":5550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_163638.jpg?v=1769974662"},{"product_id":"tentaizan-zenzu-a-complete-map-of-mt-tiantai-circa-1800-1868-an-emakimono-handscroll-depicting-a-magnificent-landscape-view-of-tiantai-mountain-painted-in-the-southern-school-style","title":"Tentaizan Zenzu (A Complete Map of Mt. Tiantai), Circa 1800-1868. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting a Magnificent Landscape View of Tiantai Mountain, painted in the Southern School Style","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTentaizan Zenzu (A Complete Map of Mt. Tiantai), Circa 1800-1868. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting a Magnificent Landscape View of Tiantai Mountain, painted in the Southern School Style, Dotted with Hundreds of Trees, Numerous Mountainscapes, and Buildings of Guoqing Temple\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e handscroll, displaying a long and beautifully painted landscape of beautiful, sweeping mountains, a truly magnificent view of Tiantai Mountain, locatated in Zhejiang Province, China. Legend has it that the creator goddess of Chinese religion, Nuwa, off a giant sea turtle and used them to prop up the sky after the water god Gong Gong damaged Mount Buzhou, the prior bearer of the heavens. The mountain contains the ancient Guoqing Temple, the headquarters of Tiantai Buddhism, which is often depicted in landscapes of Tiantai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe handscroll has been painted very much in the Southern School style of Chinese painting, with beautifully sweeping hills and crags, all very much sharply defined with masterful linework. There are hundreds of trees dotting the landscape, waterfalls cascading in all directions, and numerous buildings and pagodas, likely those of Guoqing Temple and supporting structures. Looking closely, one can also see several tiny figures milling about and living their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 33 x 481.5 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. The painting is in immaculate condition, with minimal staining or soiling to the piece, although there are one or two points where parts of the painting were not laid down evenly to each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623058538807,"sku":null,"price":7650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_221758.jpg?v=1769973875"},{"product_id":"an-emakimono-handscroll-of-coastal-landscapes-mountains-and-bays-circa-1800-1846-beautifully-painted-in-the-southern-school-style-and-presented-to-a-prolific-landscape-artist-of-the-mid-to-late-edo-period","title":"An Emakimono Handscroll of Coastal Landscapes, Mountains and Bays, Circa 1800-1846. Beautifully Painted in the Southern School Style, and Presented to a Prolific Landscape Artist of the Mid to Late Edo Period","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: An Emakimono Handscroll of Coastal Landscapes, Mountains and Bays, Circa 1800-1846. Beautifully Painted in the Southern School Style, and Presented to a Prolific Landscape Artist of the Mid to Late Edo Period\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Tenko\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e handscroll, displaying a long and beautifully painted landscape, showing various coastal settlements and landmarks, and craggy mountains and bays, all produced in the Chinese Southern School style of painting. Several figures can also be seen, including a few on boats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhile the artist, last name \u003cb\u003eTenka\u003c\/b\u003e, is not one that comes up as a well-known artist, the inscription does mention that this landscape scroll was presented to the Edo Period artist \u003cb\u003eUragami Shunkin \u003c\/b\u003e(1779-1846), which would date this piece no later than 1846.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, 28.5 x 365 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the scroll. There are a few minor creases and a bit of paint scraping, and two small tears, and very light, scattered staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623058669879,"sku":null,"price":2875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_210645.jpg?v=1769967533"},{"product_id":"kano-utsunenobu-shoshohakkei-kano-tsunenobus-eight-views-of-xiaoxiang-circa-1700-1750-a-monumental-silk-landscape-of-the-eight-views-of-the-xiao-and-xiang-rivers-in-bold-ink-wash-techniques","title":"Kano Utsunenobu Shōshōhakkei (Kano Tsunenobu's Eight Views of Xiaoxiang), Circa 1700-1750. A Monumental Silk Landscape of the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers, in Bold Ink Wash Techniques","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKano Utsunenobu Shōshōhakkei (Kano Tsunenobu's Eight Views of Xiaoxiang), Circa 1700-1750. A Monumental Silk Landscape of the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers, after one of the Kano School Heads, in Bold Ink Wash Techniques\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Kano Tsunenobu; Kano School Artist\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Mid Edo Period, early to mid 18th century emakimono handscroll on silk, being roughly entitled Kano Utsunenobu Shōshōhakkei, or Kano Tsunenobu's Eight Views of Xiaoxiang. As the title entails, the handscroll is a tremendous series of landscapes, based off the famous scenes of the Xiaoxiang region and rivers, with beautiful mountains and prickly trees, with numerous villages and figures dotting the landscape, and bodies of water weaving throughout it all, produced using ink wash techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe front cover has an inscription attributing this work to \u003cb\u003eKano Tsunenobu\u003c\/b\u003e (1636–1713), one of the Kano School heads of the late 17th to early 18th century. While the landscape is unmistakably in the style of the Kano School, and by an experienced artist, the linework of borders is bolder, and the hillscapes more defined, as opposed to Tsunenobu’s softer compositions. The lack of any artist seal or signature is also another factor. I would attribute this to another Kano School artist, possibly one who studied under Tsunenobu, or perhaps one who studied his examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll format for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of gold with notched decorations, and there are small \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on silk, roughly 32.7 x 680 cm main paper. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There are a very tiny spots of soiling and only a couple of tiny silk splits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623058702647,"sku":null,"price":6650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_205243.jpg?v=1769967278"},{"product_id":"shiki-sansui-zu-makimono-four-seasons-landscape-scroll-1866-an-emakimono-handscroll-depicting-a-breathtakingly-painted-landscape-of-mountains-rivers-and-more-on-silk-in-the-shan-shui-style-of-painting-with-vivid-colors","title":"Shiki Sansui-zu Makimono (Four Seasons Landscape Scroll), 1866. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting a Breathtakingly Painted Landscape of Mountains, Rivers, and More on Silk, In the Shan Shui Style of Painting, with Vivid Colors","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShiki Sansui-zu Makimono (Four Seasons Landscape Scroll), 1866. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting a Breathtakingly Painted Landscape of Mountains, Rivers, and More on Silk, In the Shan Shui Style of Painting, with Vivid Colors\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Haruki Nanmei\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, mid 19th century emakimono handscroll, being a magnificent landscape painting, depicting the four seasons, and produced on silk. Beginning with verdant, lush, colors, we are presented with the beauty of Spring, and towering mountainscapes with trees, waterfalls, and a river flowing in between. Castles and small landmarks dot the scene, and one can see the visible transition of the seasons to Summer, and as Fall approaches, the verdant green hues fade, and the trees lose their leaves, before finally entering Winter, with bare trees and snow-covered landscapes and mountains. A stunning piece with incalculable tiny details and features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe landscape has been very clearly painted in the Chinese Southern School Style, and more specifically, the \u003ci\u003eShan shui\u003c\/i\u003e (mountain water) style. This is a type of Chinese painting that often focuses on natural landscapes and scenery, using an ink and brush style, with mountains, rivers and waterfalls being rather common subjects, which is evident here. There is a particular reason for this, as mountains have long been considered as sacred in China, being considered the home of immortals, and close to the heavens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe requirements for a proper \u003ci\u003eShan shui\u003c\/i\u003e paintings depend on the requirements of balance, composition, and form. Pathways must be ever winding and meandering, helping to add additional layers to the landscape, whether the path is the river, alongside it, or even the sun rays cresting over the earth. That pathway must lead to some sort of threshold, whether it is a primary mountain, its shadow, or even the cutting into the sky. And lastly, there should be a sort of heart, acting as a focal point for all the elements, and defining it. Shan shui paintings tend to also follow Chinese elemental theory, with five elements or phases representing various parts of the natural world, and their respective colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis landscape painting has been attributed to and signed several times by the Late Edo to Early Meiji Period artist \u003cb\u003eHaruki Nanmei \u003c\/b\u003e(1795-1878), a rather well-known literati artist for his time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBorn to literati artist \u003cb\u003eHaruki Nanko\u003c\/b\u003e (1759-1839), Nanmei’s given names were Hidehiro, Ryu, and Ryu. He inherited his father’s various painting techniques and coloring, which Nanko learned from the Zhang Qiugu and Fei Qinghu, two of the four great Chinese artists of the Qing Period who introduced the techniques of the Southern School of painting, and the art of literati painting to Japan in general.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eNanmei took his father’s style and excelled, with some truly masterful landscapes, as well as bird-and-flower paintings. He was well-known at the time, and because of his gentle personality, he gained influential patrons such as Lord Sanjo, Lord Hosokawa, Lord Nakagawa Hisanari of the Oka domain, and Taneki Akizuki. Daimyo Yamauchi Toyoshige (Also known as Lord Yodo) also favored Nanmei, so much so that he built a house for him next to his Hashiba villa. He passed away in 1878, at the age of 84.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are several contemporary and later inscriptions to the box, including one helpfully pointing to the dating of this painting, stating that Nanmei produced this when he was 71.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on silk, 41 x 463 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. There is a long, vertical crack due to a prior crease, which has been repaired. There is minor, scattered staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623058997559,"sku":null,"price":9350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_220927.jpg?v=1769973856"},{"product_id":"oeyama-emaki-oeyama-picture-scroll-dated-1634-a-celebratory-parade-scene-of-the-victorious-minamoto-no-raiko-returning-with-the-oni-king-s-head-numerous-ink-drawings","title":"Ōeyama Emaki (Oeyama Picture Scroll), Dated 1634. A Celebratory Parade Scene of the Victorious Minamoto no Raikō Returning with the Oni King’s Head. Numerous Ink Drawings","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eŌeyama Emaki (Oeyama Picture Scroll), Dated 1634. A Celebratory Parade Scene of the Victorious Minamoto no Raikō Returning with the Oni King’s Head. Numerous Ink Drawings\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Ikeya Genzaemon\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, 17th century emakimono handscroll, containing the final scene from the Ōeyama Emaki, or the Oeyama Picture Scroll, being the Tale of Shuten Doji. Though possibly older, the oldest surviving text of the legend is recorded in the 14th century Ōeyama Ekotoba, which was then widely reprinted and reproduced over the centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe tale follows an account of how the legendary hero Minamoto no Raikō, or Yorimitsu, slew Shuten Doji, the demon king of Japan, and although decapitated, the demon's detached head still took a bite at the hero, who avoided death by wearing multiple helmets stacked on his head. This scene depicts no Raiko and his retinue, having returned victorious with the dismembered parts of the slain Oni King.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis example is a rough copy of one of the earlier Kano School examples, being signed and attributed to \u003cb\u003eIkeya Genzaemon\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA samurai from the early Edo period, \u003cb\u003eGenzaemon\u003c\/b\u003e has been recorded as a magistrate on the memorial tower of Sugen-in Temple, erected in Kan'ei 4 (1627) by Shogun Tokugawa Tadanaga to commemorate his mother, Oe no Kata. He may have been a relative of Ikeya Seiemon, a local lord who abandoned the Takeda clan, helped Tokugawa Ieyasu cross the Oi River, and later served Tokugawa Tadanaga as a magistrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe drawings have been laid down and bound in a scroll format for preservation, with a green cover, and there are small \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on washi paper, 34.2 x 311 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the paper cover. There are a few worm tracks to the center, and some minor wear and creasing throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216283959,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_162811_c73004a9-02d6-4237-812e-a5e4b78fa7bc.jpg?v=1769974618"},{"product_id":"shuten-doji-emaki-the-tale-of-shuten-doji-circa-1800-1850-a-disbound-emakimono-handscroll-of-the-killing-of-the-oni-king-in-ten-paintings","title":"Shuten-Doji Emaki (The Tale of Shuten Doji), Circa 1800-1850. A Disbound Emakimono Handscroll of The Killing of the Oni King, In Ten Paintings","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Shuten-Doji Emaki (The Tale of Shuten Doji), Circa 1800-1850. A Disbound Emakimono Handscroll of The Killing of the Oni King, In Ten Paintings\u003cbr\u003eArtist: After Kano Motonobu\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century manuscript edition of the Shuten-doji Emaki, also known as The Tale of Shuten Doji. Though possibly older, the oldest surviving text of the legend is recorded in the 14th century Ōeyama Ekotoba, which was then widely reprinted and reproduced over the centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe tale follows an account of how the legendary hero Minamoto no Raikō, or Yorimitsu, slew Shuten Doji, the demon king of Japan, and although decapitated, the demon's detached head still took a bite at the hero, who avoided death by wearing multiple helmets stacked on his head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis copy is an unbound narrative in ten vividly produced paintings, clearly meant to be laid down as a finished emakimono handscroll, but never completed. Though there are less paintings than some other editions, it does encompass the main narrative, from Raiko’s departure for the Oni King’s hideout, to the eventual defeat and dismemberment of the man-eating demon. It also appears to be a fair copy after the 16th century edition of \u003cb\u003eKano Motonobu\u003c\/b\u003e, the most popularized edition from which most Nara Emaki and emakimono copies are usually derived from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe ten paintings are as followed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePainting 1: Minamoto-no-Raiko and his Retinue depart disguised as yamabushi priests\u003cbr\u003ePainting 2: Raiko and the Retinue encounter the divine manifestations of Sumiyoshi, Yawata, and Kumano Shrines, disguised as mortals\u003cbr\u003ePainting 3: Raiko and the Retinue cross a bridge together across which Sumiyoshi is\u003cbr\u003ePainting 4: Raiko and the Retinue cross a mountain with the help of sumiyoshi\u003cbr\u003ePainting 5: The gods provide them with divine sake to rob the ogres of their wits, and Raiko receives the hoshi kabuto helmet for protection.\u003cbr\u003ePainting 6: Raiko and his retinue encounter a hostage working as a laundress, depicted as a younger woman instead of as an older woman like in the old text \u003cbr\u003ePainting 7: Raiko and his retinue arrive disguised, greeted by the demon guards\u003cbr\u003ePainting 8: The Oni King welcomes the disguised retinue\u003cbr\u003ePainting 9: A Feast of Demons and Men, Raiko offers divine sake to render the oni and demons unconscious\u003cbr\u003ePainting 10: Raiko and his Retinue dismember Shuten-doji, and he fends off an attack from the severed head of the Oni King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTen scroll paintings on paper, 17.5 x 49.9 cm per painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThese paintings are in very good shape, with some old wear and creasing to parts of the paper. The fourth painting has four smaller tears to the upper and lower margins, with a bit of loss. The ninth painting has a very small hole, with hardly any loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216316727,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_131443.jpg?v=1769968023"},{"product_id":"oeyama-shuten-oni-emaki-jokan-oeyama-shuten-oni-picture-scroll-volume-one-of-two-circa-1600-1700-a-sumptuously-produced-nara-emaki-with-thirteen-monumental-and-beautifully-illuminated-paintings-of-this-tale-of-the-oni-king","title":"Ōeyama Shuten Oni Emaki Jōkan (Oeyama Shuten Oni Picture Scroll, Volume One of Two), Circa 1600-1700. A Sumptuously Produced Nara Emaki, with Thirteen Monumental and Beautifully Illuminated Paintings, of this Tale of the Oni King","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eŌeyama Shuten Oni Emaki Jōkan (Oeyama Shuten Oni Picture Scroll, Volume One of Two), Circa 1600-1700. A Sumptuously Produced Nara Emaki, with Thirteen Monumental and Beautifully Illuminated Paintings, of this Tale of the Oni King\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Kano Motonobu; Kano or Sumiyoshi School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, 17th century emakimono handscroll, being the first of two volumes for the Ōeyama Shuten Oni Emaki, or the Oeyama Shuten Oni Picture Scroll, being the Tale of Shuten Doji. Though possibly older, the oldest surviving text of the legend is recorded in the 14th century Ōeyama Ekotoba, which was then widely reprinted and reproduced over the centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe tale follows an account of how the legendary hero Minamoto no Raikō, or Yorimitsu, slew Shuten Doji, the demon king of Japan, and although decapitated, the demon's detached head still took a bite at the hero, who avoided death by wearing multiple helmets stacked on his head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis copy is a sumptuously produced, and rather monumental Nara Emaki handscroll, with thirteen monumental paintings in between the text, which are positively gargantuan in length, with the first example alone being 76 cm in length. Each painting has been produced on fine torinoko paper and beautifully decorated with profuse usage of gold sprays and clouds to decorate the borders. From the facial features of every figure to the vastly detailed and well wrought backgrounds, every painting is beautifully produced, and you can see the style of the \u003cb\u003eKano and Sumiyoshi Schools\u003c\/b\u003e very much at play when we come to the luscious and stunning landscapes, with their craggy mountainscapes and more. Though the paintings and text are not signed, it is clear an extremely skilled member one of those schools worked on this scroll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe narrative begins when the Emperor commands Minamoto no Raikō and Fujiwara no Hōshōto exterminate the Oni King, followed by gathering their retinue and setting out for departure while disguised as yamabushi priests. We see where Raiko and the Retinue encounter the divine manifestations of Sumiyoshi, Yawata, and Kumano Shrines, disguised as mortals. This follows with a scene where the gods provide them with divine sake to rob the ogres of their wits, and Raiko receives the hoshi kabuto helmet for protection. After this are more landscape scenes of travel, where Raiko and the Retinue must traverse across various obstacles with the help of Sumiyoshi, until we come to the last narrative and painting, where they encounter a hostage working as a laundress, depicted as a younger woman instead of as an older woman like in the old text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings and calligraphy have been laid down and bound in a scroll format for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of gold and blue square patterns, and there are small \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, 34 x 1774 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric, heavier to the ends. There are a few repaired worm tracks to the upper margins at the beginning, as well as some soiling and creasing throughout, less so to the paintings. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216382263,"sku":null,"price":27500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_132201.jpg?v=1769968087"},{"product_id":"shiki-sansui-zu-makimono-four-seasons-landscape-scrolls-circa-1640-1672-two-handscrolls-of-stunning-silk-landscape-with-blooming-trees-flowers-and-various-birds-all-illuminated-with-a-gold-background-and-clouds","title":"Shiki Sansui-zu Makimono (Four Seasons Landscape Scrolls), Circa 1640-1672. Two Handscrolls of Stunning Silk Landscape with Blooming Trees, Flowers, and Various Birds, all Illuminated with a Gold Background and Clouds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Shiki Sansui-zu Makimono (Four Seasons Landscape Scrolls), Circa 1640-1672. Two Handscrolls of Stunning Silk Landscapes with Blooming Trees, Flowers, and Various Birds, all Illuminated with a Gold Background and Clouds\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Kano Tan'yu\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo Early Edo Period, 17th century emakimono handscrolls produced on silk, dubbed Shiki Sansui-zu Makimono, or the Four Seasons Landscape Scrolls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the title would entail, both scrolls depict the changing of the four seasons, from Spring to Winter, and have been stunningly produced, with bright and vivid colors applied to the landscape trees, from the many flowering trees and plants, to the various hues and plumage of all of the birds, and the richness of the rivers, and even the snow brightens the scene. All these scenes and the entirety of the landscapes have been beautifully decorated and illuminated with gold backgrounds and shifting clouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBoth paintings have been attributed to \u003cb\u003eKano Tan'yū \u003c\/b\u003e(1602-1674), signed \u003ci\u003eTan'yusai hitsu\u003c\/i\u003e, and with a gourd seal of \u003ci\u003eMorinobu\u003c\/i\u003e. Given the signing of Tan’yu, the paintings are therefore no older than 1640, as that is when he first took on the \"artist name\" of Tan'yū.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA painter from the Early Edo Period, Kano Tan’yu would be later known as the founder of the Kajibashi Kano School and was a native of Kyoto. He was Kano Takanobu's eldest son and Kano Eitoku's grandson, and at a young age went to Edo, and very quickly became the first official painter for the Tokugawa Shogonate. Although he was skilled in the grand and extravagant style of the Momoyama period vibrant colors and gold leaf, he also created a style of painting that was simple and elegant with monochrome ink paintings and softer compositions, building the foundation for the prosperity of the Edo Kano School. In 1662, he was appointed Hoin, the highest rank for a painter. Four years later, he was involved in the creation of a longevity portrait of Emperor Mizuo and was bestowed the seal of \"Fudemine Daikoji\" by the emperor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe silk paintings have been laid down and bound in two scrolls for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of green and criss-crossing green diamonds, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood, though one of them can detach if pulled. There is a wooden box to accompany both scrolls, preserving their contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scrolls) on silk, roughly 32.1 x 348 cm and 32.1 x 344 cm full size. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese hand scrolls are in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There is very little wear or rubbing to the silk paintings, with only a few tiny spots of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216447799,"sku":null,"price":18250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260115_191002.jpg?v=1769975577"},{"product_id":"hyakuba-no-zu-emaki-hundred-horses-picture-scroll-circa-1650-1750-a-kano-school-emakimono-handscroll-with-paintings-of-various-landscapes-and-scenes-including-mount-fuji-and-horses-frolicking","title":"Hyakuba no zu Emaki (Hundred Horses Picture Scroll), Circa 1650-1750. A Kano School Emakimono Handscroll with Paintings of Various Landscapes and Scenes, Including Mount Fuji and Horses Frolicking","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Hyakuba no zu Emaki (Hundred Horses Picture Scroll), Circa 1650-1750. A Kano School Emakimono Handscroll with Paintings of Various Landscapes and Scenes, Including Mount Fuji and Horses Frolicking\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Likely Kano School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early to Mid Edo Period emakimono handscroll, which I’ve tentatively dubbed the Hyakuba no zu Emaki, or Hundred Horses Picture Scroll. As the title would entail, the manuscript is a large and beautiful painted series of landscapes and scenes, including Mount Fuji at the beginning, and numerous horses frolicking, the latter being a popular subject among various painting schools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThough the box and scroll are bereft of any labels, and the paintings themselves lack a signature, the stylistic design of the landscapes, and the way in which the horses are drawn, is very much in the style of the \u003cb\u003eKano School\u003c\/b\u003e, and this was likely a production by a student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of green against some faded floral patterns, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs), albeit detached ones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, roughly 27 x 580 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis hand scroll is in good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the brocade cover. There are several old repairs to the rear, and one small tear to the lower margin of a painting section. There is creasing and some soiling throughout, and the final section of 72cm is cleanly detached from the rest of the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216480567,"sku":null,"price":4925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_230243.jpg?v=1769975131"},{"product_id":"shiki-kacho-zu-zo-flowers-and-birds-of-the-four-seasons-1805-1848-a-lavishly-painted-emakimono-landscape-handscroll-with-vibrantly-colored-birds-flowers-and-nature-nearly-seven-meters-long","title":"Shiki kachō-zu zō (Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons), 1805-1848. A Lavishly Painted Emakimono Landscape Handscroll with Vibrantly Colored Birds, Flowers and Nature, Nearly Seven Meters Long","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShiki kachō-zu zō (Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons), 1805-1848. A Lavishly Painted Emakimono Landscape Handscroll with Vibrantly Colored Birds, Flowers and Nature, Nearly Seven Meters Long\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Sasaki Senkei\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, 19th century emakimono handscroll, beautifully hand painted, dubbed Shiki kachō-zu zō, or Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name would indicate, this scroll depicts a lavishly painted landscape series of numerous birds, flowers, and trees of all seasons. From cherry blossoms in bloom, to bright red maple trees, countless flowers and more, the nature of this landscape is vibrant in its variety. But it is further enhanced with dozens of birds such as ducks, sparrows, and larger avians such as peacocks and crane, all with their details and plumage brilliantly highlighted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis scroll has been attributed to the Late Edo Period artist \u003cb\u003eSasaki Izumikei\u003c\/b\u003e (1773-1848), with his signature and seals. Born in Kaga, his given name was Moritsugu. He went to Kyoto and studied under Tsuruzawa Tansaku and Tansen. He served the Maeda clan and was appointed as a Hokan. He was also skilled in waka and renga. He died in 1848 at the age of 76.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 28.5 x 690 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. There are some minor creases and roll marks, with very light paint loss in places, and minor, scattered staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216546103,"sku":null,"price":5250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_214621.jpg?v=1769973824"},{"product_id":"kano-ha-nihon-fukeizu-makimono-kano-school-japanese-landscape-scroll-circa-1650-1750-a-beautiful-landscape-emakimono-handscroll-on-silk","title":"Kanō-ha Nihon Fūkeizu Makimono (Kano School Japanese Landscape Scroll), Circa 1650-1750. A Beautiful Landscape Emakimono Handscroll on Silk","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKanō-ha Nihon Fūkeizu Makimono (Kano School Japanese Landscape Scroll), Circa 1650-1750. A Beautiful Landscape Emakimono Handscroll on Silk\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Likely Kano School Artist; in the Style of the Kano School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early to Mid Edo Period, 17th to 18th century emakimono handscroll, beautifully hand painted on silk, dubbed Kanō-ha Nihon Fūkeizu Makimono, or the Kano School Japanese Landscape Scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name would indicate, this scroll, while unsigned, is unmistakably done in the style of the \u003cb\u003eKano School\u003c\/b\u003e with its Southern School influences and is professionally produced to the extant that an artist of the Kano School having produced this seems rather likely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are several beautiful, naturistic scenes, of trees, flowers, various landscapes and more, as well as various animals including storks, and a few structures and figures, including that of a trio of nobles underneath a cherry blossom tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on silk, 26.5 x 370 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the scroll cover. The beginning of the mounted paintinga has some crease marks, and there are some worm tracks at the beginning, mostly marginal, with a single, tiny wormhole continuing throughout. There is minor, scattered soiling and staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623216578871,"sku":null,"price":4125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_142952.jpg?v=1769973792"},{"product_id":"a-monumental-emakimono-handscroll-of-paintings-and-calligraphy-circa-1800-1890-a-near-13-meter-scroll-of-nanga-paintings-and-beautiful-calligraphy-by-confucian-scholars-and-southern-school-artists","title":"A Monumental Emakimono Handscroll of Paintings and Calligraphy, Circa 1800-1890. A Near 13 Meter Scroll of Nanga Paintings and Beautiful Calligraphy by Confucian Scholars and Southern School Artists","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: A Monumental Emakimono Handscroll of Paintings and Calligraphy, Circa 1800-1890. A Near 13 Meter Scroll of Nanga Paintings and Beautiful Calligraphy by Confucian Scholars and Southern School Artists\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Hirose Tanso; Hoashi Kyo'u; Hirano Gogaku; Tsunoda Kyuka; Bajo Kiyoe; Ozone Kendou; Takahashi Kyoson; And Others\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA rather massive, and impressive Late Edo to Early Meiji period emakimono handscroll of paintings and calligraphy, by a rather impressive series of painters and calligraphers, including noted literati painters and Confucian Scholars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are about 15 landscape and nature paintings, all of excellent quality and varying size, with several heavily detailed examples showing beautiful mountainscapes in full length. Complimenting that are 17 lovely examples of collected calligraphy, all showing different styles and levels of brushstrokes and skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs followed, is a small shortlist of identified artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHirose Tanso \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(1782-1856)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewas a Confucian scholar of the late Edo Period, being the older brother of Hirose Kyokuso and studied under Kamei Nanmei and his son Shoyo. He founded a private school, Kan'i-en, in his hometown of Hita, Bungo (Oita Prefecture), where he nurtured many talented people with his unique educational methods. His students included Omura Masujiro and Takano Choei. He was also well-known as a Chinese poet. He passed away at the age of 75. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHoashi Kyo'u \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(1810-1884)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewas a Southern painter from the late Edo period and the Meiji Period, his given name being En. He studied painting under Tanomura Chikuden, and poetry and prose under Hoashi Banri and Hirose Tanso. He later moved to Tokyo and received painting lessons from Uragami Shunkin and had connections with Rai Sanyo and Shinozaki Shochiku. He established his own unique style of painting that closely reflected the Takeda tradition and excelled in landscape painting. He passed away at the age of 75.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHirano Gogaku \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(1811-1893) was a monk and painter from the late Edo period to the Meiji Period, initially studying poetry and prose under Hirose Tanso, and later, after being influenced by Tanomura Chikuden, moving to literati paintings. On top of being an accomplished artist as well as calligrapher, he also became head priest of Sennenji Temple of the Shinshu Otani school in Bungo. He passed away at the age of 83. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKyuka Tsunoda \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(1784-1856)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewas a Confucian scholar of the late Edo period, being the adopted son of Tsunoda Tosui, and later becoming a samurai of the Oka domain in Bungo (Oita Prefecture). He studied under Waki Ranshitsu and Nakai Chikuzan in Osaka, and upon returning to the domain, he served as a lecturer at the domain school, Yugakukan, before becoming a professor. He passed away at the age of 72. His works include \"Kinsei Sogo\" and \"Kinsei Jinkyoroku.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eUmajo Kiyoe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(?-1842)\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewas a painter from the late Edo period, born in Yuasa, Arita County, and his given name being Batoku, Tokugoro. He studied under Noro Kaiseki and studied painting with Hirabayashi Muho and Hamaguchi Kanpo, among others. His works include \"Travels in Hitachi.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKendo Ozone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(1827-1885) was a seal engraver from the late Edo and Meiji Periods, his given name being Toyoaki. He studied calligraphy, painting, and clerical script under Mizuno Meikawa, Tetsuo Somon, and Zeni Shotora. In addition to being an active literary figure, Kendou was also a highly successful businessman. With the support of Matsudaira Shungaku, he worked with his father on reclamation projects around Naminohira Coast, developing the port and contributing to the development of trade. He also had notable connections with Sakamoto Ryoma and Katsu Kaishu. He passed away at the age of 58.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTakahashi Kyoson \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(1805-1868) was a painter born in Mino, who studied under Nakabayashi Chikuho and excelled in landscape painting. He also studied calligraphy under Rai Sanyo and excelled in poetry. He passed away at the age of 65.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are at least three additional contributors I cannot recognize, with names of \u003cb\u003eKoishi\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eYuhi\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSessen\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of gold and clouds, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) and calligraphy on fine paper, roughly 29 x 1273 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There are a few creases to some of the calligraphy and paintings, and a small marginal tear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623250821431,"sku":null,"price":6025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_135553_1effb2f4-eb18-4f0f-861a-b9715868e3fd.jpg?v=1770691340"},{"product_id":"an-ukyio-e-painting-album-circa-1870-1900-with-beautifully-produced-ukiyo-e-paintings-in-the-style-of-major-schools-50-pages-of-large-paintings-with-nearly-20-double-paged-examples","title":"An Ukyio-E Painting Album, circa 1870-1900. 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With Beautifully Produced Ukiyo-E Paintings in the Style of Major Schools. 50 Pages of Large Paintings, with Nearly 20 Double Paged Examples\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Three Unidentified Ukiyo-E Artists\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Meiji Period, late 19th century painting album, containing a collection of beautifully produced Ukiyo-E paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are 50 pages of beautiful, hand painted ukiyo-e paintings, with nearly double paged examples, and some accentuated with silver and gold ink. Even the front cover and pastedown have paintings. There is a 51st page of illustrations, but only in unfinished, sketch format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe subjects are typical examples one would find in ukiyo-e paintings and prints, featuring various nobles and lordly figures of Japan, samurai battling on foot and horse, and more. There is also a particular focus on women, from regular villagers to noble ladies of different periods, several geishas in ornately designed kimonos, and even several paintings of various Onna-musha (members of the \u003ci\u003ebushi\u003c\/i\u003e (warrior) class) already engaged in battle or preparing to make war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHaving referenced several Ukiyo-e artist signature databases, I have been unable to identify the artist seals present. With that in mind, the way some of the paintings have been produced is similar to the styles of the Utagawa and Hokusai Schools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne painting album in \u003ci\u003eorihon\u003c\/i\u003e format (26.8 x 19.1 cm), 48 leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis painting album is in good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the covers. There is worming to the margins, heaviest to the lower corners, and not impacting the paintings too much. 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A Set of Two Rare Black Ship Scrolls of the Perry Expedition, One with Six Fully Painted Scenes, and the Other with Unique Ink Drawings\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Kuwajima Tsunetoku\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn extraordinarily rare, Late Edo Period example of a Black Ship Scroll set. This is one of the examples which appears to have been produced in the same year of the first expedition depicted here, as the inscribed date states it was produced in the Sixth Year of the Kaei Era, by one Kuwajima Tsunetoku.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe work represents one of the scarce, illustrated Japanese accounts of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s serving as a contemporary account to the initial actions which would lead to the eventual opening of Japan, albeit actions which included a show of military force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe six paintings of the first scroll are those of the first expedition and look to have been produced with some skill, as well as having been painted rather brightly. The illustrations represent a firsthand account of how the Japanese public felt and reacted to the arrival of the expedition, and their initial thoughts on what the Americans were like, at least appearance-wise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe scroll begins with an unfinished painting of what is likely Perry’s flagship, the USS Susquehanna, a rather curious choice to leave it as such.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe second painting displays several American soldiers of different rank and in different attire, from the Foot Soldier, up to an officer of rank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe third painting displays a variety of various troop instruments and tools, including a rowboat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fourth painting depicts an American procession of troops, led by a military band, making their march to Kurihama. There are two younger troops carrying red boxes containing letters from President Fillmore to be presented to Emperor Komei, and there are several more distinct officers, including one which is likely to be Commodore Perry himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fifth painting is a large scene of troop formations of the three fief lords who were charged with protecting Edo Bay and providing security for Perry’s visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe sixth and final painting is a fairly large scene of Edo Bay, with the various islands, landmarks, and forts detailed in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eNormally, this would be the end, but amazingly, there is a second Black Ship Scroll to accompany this work, being another similarly produced example of 1853. This particular example is less detailed, and the drawings are all done by ink, but quite a few of these are rather unique interpretations, and not the common series of scenes. There are seven large sheets of drawings, beginning as such:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe first drawing is that of a large steamship frigate, potentially being Perry’s flagship, the USS Susquehanna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe second large sheet of drawings is a bird’s eye view drawing of the ship itself, an uncommon inclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe third and fourth sheet of drawings are that of various American and foreign troops, including one drawing his bow and arrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fifth and sixth sheets of drawings are a large depiction of Edo Bay, heavily shaded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe seventh and eight sheets of drawings display the various islands, and the expedition path the Perry Expedition took to make their eventual landing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings and drawings have been laid down and bound in scroll format, with brown covers, rather recently it seems, as the box inscription reads, \"March 8, 2006, by Saito Juichiro”. Both scrolls are stored in a double box system, with one regular wooden box, and another lacquerware wooden box to accompany that as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo emakimono handscrolls on paper, 26.5 x 344 cm; 28 x 340 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese emakimono are in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the covers. There are\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e some repaired wormtracks throughout, heavier to the first scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623251247415,"sku":null,"price":20500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260202_172231.jpg?v=1770074898"},{"product_id":"konoe-ka-hiro-saku-ju-ni-kagetsu-no-tabi-twelve-months-of-travel-by-konoe-iehiro-circa-1685-1736-calligraphical-poetry-with-beautiful-paintings-produced-by-the-chief-regent-and-advisor-to-multiple-japanese-emperors","title":"Konoe-ka hiro-saku “Jū Ni-kagetsu no Tabi” (Twelve Months of Travel by Konoe Iehiro), Circa 1685 - 1736. Calligraphical Poetry with Beautiful Paintings Produced by the Chief Regent and Advisor to Multiple Japanese Emperors","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKonoe-ka hiro-saku “Jū Ni-kagetsu no Tabi” (Twelve Months of Travel by Konoe Iehiro), Circa 1685 - 1736. Calligraphical Poetry with Beautiful Paintings Produced by the Chief Regent and Advisor to Multiple Japanese Emperors\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Konoe Iehiro\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early to Mid Edo Period, late 17th to early 18th century pair of manuscript handscrolls, entitled Konoe-ka hiro-saku “Jū Ni-kagetsu no Tabi”, or Twelve Months of Travel by Konoe Iehiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the title would entail, the manuscripts are an example of beautiful Edo Period, calligraphy poetry, produced by the chief regent and advisor to two different Japanese Emperors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach scroll has beautiful calligraphy written on fine torinoko paper, and throughout it all are painted in the background to provide an accompanying landscape, with floral gatherings, reeds, trees, and clouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe calligraphy is attributed to \u003cb\u003eKonoe Iehiro\u003c\/b\u003e (1667-1736), and very much in his style, being noted on a contemporary label which was preserved. A court noble of the Early and Mid Edo Period, he was also the regent and chief advisor to Emperors Higashiyama and Nakamikado, serving multiple reigns as kanpaku. The calligraphy in this scroll is comparable to several different examples by Iehiro digitized on the KNM Collection Database.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBorn the elder son of Konoe Motohiro and Princess Tsuneko, he came of age in 1673 and was swiftly granted rank of Junior Fifth within the noble hierarchy, and becoming a true court noble by 1676. He swiftly rose through the ranks, and in 1707 succeeded Takatsukasa Kanehiro as Kanpaku, and later became Regent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn addition to his court roles, he was also skilled in calligraphy and painting, being deeply influenced by the Kano school and expertly able to imitate the calligraphy of such figures such as Kūkai and Ono no Michikaze. He was also known for making paintings as well. He passed away at the age of 70.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe calligraphy has been laid down and bound in two scrolls for preservation, with beautiful brocade decorated covers of flowering designs and stripes against blue, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. Some of the sheets do appear to be out of order, however. There is a battered, early wooden box to accompany the scrolls, preserving the contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo brocade bound handscrolls of calligraphy on fine paper, 27 x 1045 cm and 27 x 996 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese handscrolls are in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade. There are a few creases throughout, and there is one tear to the upper margin in the first scroll, and two tears to the upper margins of the second.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623315702071,"sku":null,"price":14250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260115_190117.jpg?v=1769975547"},{"product_id":"a-shunga-emakimono-of-yokai-legendary-creatures-kami-and-the-buddha-circa-1800-1850-a-rare-and-rather-unusual-erotic-scroll-featuring-twelve-pairings-of-monsters-and-deities","title":"A Shunga Emakimono of Yokai, Legendary Creatures, Kami, and the Buddha, Circa 1800-1850. 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A Rare and Rather Unusual Erotic Scroll Featuring Twelve Pairings of Monsters and Deities\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century emakimono, being a rather rare and unusual miniature shunga scroll, or erotic work featuring twelve unique pairings of various yokai, legendary creatures, kami, and even the Amida Buddha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI have seen shunga of yurei, shunga pairings of humans and monster, and quite a few other unique examples, but this is admittedly the first I have ever seen one of non-human pairings of legendary or godly nature, even in miniature form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFrom a lesbian pair of long limbed Ashinagatenaga, to fishy Ningyo and bird formed Tengu, all sorted of unexpected and surprising pairings are here. The intelligent, mind reading Satori, and even the godly Raijin of thunder and a red haired Shojo, are all in different erotic pairings and actions. The last painting ends with a representation of the Amida Buddha and what is probably a devotee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 9.5 x 130 cm full size, 6 x 103 cm main. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. There are some creases, fold marks, and staining throughout, with a few paper splits, without much loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623315996983,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_212150.jpg?v=1769967561"},{"product_id":"momotaro-and-oni-in-procession-with-treasures-circa-1850-1868-an-emakimono-handscroll-depicting-a-triumphant-peach-boy-copied-after-hokusai-s-example","title":"Momotaro and Oni in Procession with Treasures, Circa 1850-1868. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting a Triumphant Peach Boy, Copied after Hokusai’s Example","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMomotaro and Oni in Procession with Treasures, Circa 1850-1868. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting a Triumphant Peach Boy, Copied after Hokusai’s Example\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Katsushika Hokusai; Unknown Copyist\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, mid 19th century \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e, or picture handscroll, depicting the final scene from the Tale of Momotaro, depicting the titular character being carried in a palanquin by the demonic Oni he defeated earlier in his journey, and a parade of other demonic figures leading a parade alongside, with treasure in tow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis example appears to be copied after an example attributed to \u003cb\u003eKatsushika Hokusai\u003c\/b\u003e, the Memorial Art Gallery owning the original signed example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, roughly 23 x 190 cm, The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There is some soiling and creasing to the handscroll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623316095287,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_223631.jpg?v=1769975075"},{"product_id":"tsuru-do-kuge-fukuju-gasan-kugyou-tsurudos-paintings-of-happiness-and-longevity-circa-1800-1850-a-small-poetry-painting-and-calligraphy-beautifully-bound","title":"Tsuru Dō Kuge Fukuju Gasan (Kugyou Tsurudo's Paintings of Happiness and Longevity), Circa 1800-1850. 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A Small Poetry Painting and Calligraphy, Beautifully Bound\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century handscroll, entitled Tsuru Dō Kuge Fukuju Gasan, or Kugyou Tsurudo's Paintings of Happiness and Longevity. The piece itself appears to be a small painting and two large calligraphic characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI do not recognize the name of the artist, and there is no recognizable artist seal or signature inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe calligraphy and painting has been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of blue and grey, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of glass or plastic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound handscroll of calligraphy on paper, roughly 38.5 x 95 cm, The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There is some old creasing to the calligraphy and painting, and two very small, repaired tears at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623316128055,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_203951.jpg?v=1769967109"},{"product_id":"hachi-jo-ryu-bajutsu-makimono-hachijo-school-horsemanship-scroll-1663-a-beautiful-scroll-with-nine-large-paintings-depicting-various-riders-and-their-horse-steeds","title":"Hachi-jō-Ryū Bajutsu Makimono (Hachijo School Horsemanship Scroll), 1663. A Beautiful Scroll with Nine Large Paintings Depicting Various Riders and their Horse Steeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Hachi-jō-Ryū Bajutsu Makimono (Hachijo School Horsemanship Scroll), 1663. A Beautiful Scroll with Nine Large Paintings Depicting Various Riders and their Horse Steeds\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMoriyoshi Nagaaki\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, 17th century emakimono handscroll depicting the skilled horsemanship skills of the Hachijo School, produced by one \u003cb\u003eMoriyoshi Nagaaki\u003c\/b\u003e during the Kanbun Era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting is brightly and rather vividly colored, with each rider rather stoic and emotionless, whilst their steeds seem to display most of the emotions of the pair, each one progressively getting faster until the ninth horse is quite literally straightened out from the speed of which it is galloping. Considerable detail is shown to each of the rider’s garments and vestments, and each horse is of a distinct and different breed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHachijo was one of the early Koryu schools of horsemanship, and considered one of the four primary Koryu schools, along with the Otsubo, Ogasawara, and Naito schools. Its founder was Hachijo Omi no Kami Fusashige, who was active from the Taiei to Tenbun eras (1521-1555). Fusashige is said to have been from Hachijo Domain, Musashi Province, which was the territory of the Uesugi clan. He first learned horsemanship from Ogasawara Uemori, the Shoyu of Tamibu, in the tradition of the Kai-Genji clan. He then added his own originality and ingenuity to create his own style and was said to be one of the greatest masters of horsemanship since the revival of the sport. Moving on to the early modern period, during the Genna and Kan'ei eras (1615-1644), Arakawa Chobei Shigeyo, who succeeded him in the direct line, was praised for his virtuosity and raised the school's reputation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of wood. There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, roughly 29 x 431 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with some rubbing, wear, and loss to the scroll cover and initial blank section. There are a few small worm tracks throughout and some small creases, and a bit of fraying at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623316259127,"sku":null,"price":7750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_224255.jpg?v=1769975092"},{"product_id":"the-banquet-of-xiwangmu-circa-1750-1850-a-beautifully-painted-handscroll-of-the-queen-mother-of-the-west-taoist-immortals-including-liu-haichan-and-an-immortal-flying-on-a-crane-the-queen-mother-and-the-seven-lucky-gods","title":"The Banquet of Xiwangmu, Circa 1750-1850. 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A Beautifully Painted Handscroll of The Queen Mother of the West, Taoist Immortals including Liu Haichan and an Immortal Flying on a Crane, the Queen Mother, and the Seven Lucky Gods\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: In the Style of the Kano School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Mid to Late Edo, mid 18th to 19th century handscroll, depicting a beautiful landscape with partying \u003cb\u003eXian\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as Taoist Immortals, and rather unusually, the Japanese \u003cb\u003eShichifukujin\u003c\/b\u003e, or The Seven Gods of Fortune. The scroll begins with a cloud enshrouded pagoda, and the \u003cb\u003eQueen Mother of the West\u003c\/b\u003e with two attendants. A mother goddess in Chinese religion and mythology, she is a major deity of ancient times, dating back to the Shang Dynasty Circa 2000 BCE. The popular belief is that she was thought to have blessed the Eight Immortals with their abilities and prowess, hence her inclusion in this painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFollowing that is a scene of several other immortals, one of which appears to be \u003cb\u003eLiu Haichan\u003c\/b\u003e, playing with a toad. Haichan is the patriarch of the Quanzhen School, and a master of neidan techniques, also known as internal alchemy. There is also an immortal in the sky, flying atop a red-crowned crane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAfter this are two more scenes, depicting what initially appeared to be a grouping of other immortals, but after seeing the inclusion of Ebisu, it is clear that these are the Japanese Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune. As six of the Shichifukujin, or Seven Lucky Gods are derived from deities of both Mahayana Buddhism by way of China, and Chinese Taoism, it was initially confusing to understand how these figures were to be interpreted, but Ebisu is an ancient deity of purely Japanese origin, harkening to the time of Izanami and Izanagi, and is not worshipped as an immortal or deity in any Chinese pantheon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFrom right to left, we can see the God of War \u003cb\u003eBishamonten\u003c\/b\u003e, preparing food using an early form of kamado, whilst the God of Luck and Wisdom \u003cb\u003eFukurokuju\u003c\/b\u003e, prepares some other foodstuff on a cutting board. Next, we can see \u003cb\u003eBenzaiten\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDaikokuten\u003c\/b\u003e, the deities of financial fortune and talent, and commerce and prosperity, making mochi. Standing to their left is \u003cb\u003eJurōjin\u003c\/b\u003e, god of the elderly and longevity, accompanies by a 1500-year-old crane. Lastly, if we look to the waters, we can see a seated \u003cb\u003eHotei\u003c\/b\u003e, god of fortune and popularity, whilst \u003cb\u003eEbisu\u003c\/b\u003e, god of prosperity and wealth in business, catches what is most likely a large carp, something he is often depicted with to symbolize abundance in meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been produced with bright and lively colors, and painted in the style of the Kano School, with a heavier lean into the Southern School influence of the art style. It is likely that this was painted by a student or follower of the school, but there is no signature or seal to point to either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are white \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs).\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, roughly 32 x 270 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis handscroll is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the brocade fabric. There is some scattered foxing and the occasional crease, with more foxing to a few of the creases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623316291895,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_204951.jpg?v=1769967268"},{"product_id":"sansui-gashu-landscape-art-collection-circa-1800-1850-late-edo-period-illustrated-manuscript-with-90-pages-of-sumi-e-ink-wash-and-color-paintings-copying-techniques-of-artist-schools-from-japan-and-the-southern-school-of-chinese-painting","title":"Sansui Gashū (Landscape Art Collection), Circa 1800-1850 (Late Edo Period). Illustrated Manuscript With 90 Pages of Sumi-E Ink Wash and Color Paintings, Copying Techniques of Artist Schools from Japan and the Southern School of Chinese Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSansui Gashū (Landscape Art Collection), Circa 1800-1850 (Late Edo Period). Illustrated Manuscript With 90 Pages of Sumi-E Ink Wash and Color Paintings, Copying Techniques of Artist Schools from Japan and the Southern School of Chinese Painting\u003cbr\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTotokusai Meizan(?)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA beautifully rendered illustrated manuscript from the Late Edo Period, entitled Sansui Gashū, or a Landscape Art Collection. The manuscript was penned by one \u003cb\u003eTotokusai Meizan\u003c\/b\u003e, an unknown artist, who appears to have compiled his works into a series of volumes, as this is described as Part Five of his series of Painting Techniques of the Masters of the Past and Present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe manuscript contains a series of 90 pages of various sumi-e ink wash paintings, some done in greyscale shades, and others of various hues. As described in the initial pages, Meizan has used several locations in Japan and China for his illustrations, from Arashiyama in Kyoto to Jinshan Island and West Lake, Chengshan Mountain, and even the Oyama Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIt should be noted of course that many of his illustrations are derived from earlier examples by painters of the Kano School, as well as the Southern School of Chinese painting, and more. Whether the books were intended for teaching students or just kept as personal art books, is not known. But they serve as excellent insight into the lives of lesser-known artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne manuscript in folio (28.6 x 20.3 cm), 90 pages \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis manuscript is in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the binding, and two of the string cords having broken, but still holding together. There is a bit of worming at the top of several pages.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623342866743,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20251217_164517.jpg?v=1769881599"},{"product_id":"nankin-ga-shukuzu-nanga-miniature-paintings-circa-1800-1850-late-edo-period-78-pages-of-ink-wash-landscape-paintings-being-miniature-copies-of-southern-school-examples","title":"Nankin-ga Shukuzu (Nanga Miniature Paintings), Circa 1800-1850 (Late Edo Period). 78 Pages of Ink Wash Landscape Paintings, Being Miniature Copies of Southern School Examples","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Nankin-ga Shukuzu (Nanga Miniature Paintings), Circa 1800-1850 (Late Edo Period). 78 Pages of Ink Wash Landscape Paintings, Being Miniature Copies of Southern School Examples\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Student of the Southern School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, 19th century manuscript entitled Nankin-ga Shukuzu, or when roughly translated, Nanga Miniature Paintings. As the title would imply, the manuscript is packed to the brim with dozens of ink wash landscape paintings, being miniature copies of various examples from the Southern School of Chinese painting. Despite their size, many have been painted with heavy detailing to the rocky views and branching trees, with some coloring beyond just monochrome shades. The artist who copied these paintings even went as far as to include the original inscriptions, and little mock-ups where the artist seals would be. The last two pages are not landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThough the author is anonymous, based on such attention and care to detail, it is most likely that they were a student of the Southern School of Chinese painting, and had an opportunity to possibly study originals up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne manuscript in quarto (24.6 x 17.2 cm), 78 pages \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis manuscript is in very good shape, with some wear and worming to the binding. The page edges are worn, more heavily to the corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623342899511,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20251219_193700.jpg?v=1769896370"},{"product_id":"hanami-yu-utage-zu-maki-cherry-blossom-viewing-party-scroll-circa-1700-1750-an-emakimono-handscroll-depicting-the-customs-of-a-cherry-blossom-viewing-party-beautifully-painted-and-illuminated-in-the-fashion-of-a-nara-emaki","title":"Hanami Yū utage-zu Maki (Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Scroll), Circa 1700-1750. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting the Customs of a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party, Beautifully Painted and Illuminated in the Fashion of a Nara Emaki","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHanami Yū utage-zu Maki (Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Scroll), Circa 1700-1750. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting the Customs of a Cherry Blossom Viewing Party, Beautifully Painted and Illuminated in the Fashion of a Nara Emaki\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Mid Edo Period, 18th century emakimono handscroll, tentatively titled Hanami Yū utage-zu Maki, or Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the dubbed title would entail, the picture scroll depicts a rather large and beautiful scene of the various customs and going abouts of a cherry blossom viewing party, with this example having been further enhanced and decorated in the fashion of a Nara Emaki. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe painting has been produced on fine paper and beautifully made with various techniques and the main background burnished in gold, at times shining brightly. The detailing to each figure is also finely painted, with attention to detail on the vestments and kimono patterns of the partygoers, the flowering trees, and even shading techniques used on the greenery. Each cherry blossom tree has particular focus, with countless and carefully placed white dots to represent the flowering branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. The handscroll is enclosed in a wooden box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 26.5 x 259 cm painting dimensions, 32 x 305 cm full dimensions. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to the brocade. There are a few creases to the paper itself, but remarkably minimal damage or wear to the paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624217346359,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_225333.jpg?v=1769975112"},{"product_id":"rokudo-e-the-six-realms-of-rebirth-and-the-ojoyoshu-essentials-of-rebirth-circa-1750-1850-two-large-paintings-depicting-the-buddhist-realms-of-rebirth-and-the-afterlife-with-one-scroll-focusing-on-gruesome-punishments-and-torture-in-the-hell-realms","title":"Rokudo-e (The Six Realms of Rebirth) and the Ojoyoshu (Essentials of Rebirth), Circa 1750-1850. Two Large Paintings Depicting the Buddhist Realms of Rebirth and the Afterlife, with One Scroll Focusing on Gruesome Punishments and Torture in the Hell Realms","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Rokudo-e (The Six Realms of Rebirth) and the Ojoyoshu\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e(Essentials of Rebirth), Circa 1750-1850. Two Large Paintings Depicting the Buddhist Realms of Rebirth and the Afterlife, with One Scroll Focusing on Gruesome Punishments and Torture in the Hell Realms\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good and Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA pair of Mid to Late Edo Period, 18th to mid 19th century paintings depicting Rokudo-e, or the Six Realms of Rebirth, and scenes described in Genshin’s Ojoyoshu, also known as the Essentials of Rebirth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe Rokudo-e painting depicts several of the realms of existence according to Buddhist teaching, and in this case, the Heavenly Realms. In the Heavenly Realm, the Amida can be seen, with dozens of attendants atop clouds. Below that are scenes of various monks, and scenes of regular life as well, including a Yokai terrorizing a family grieving over the recently deceased. Some of the figures in this painting have been highlighted with gold leaf illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAccording to the text of the Rokudo-E, each world contains the others, and - as Tendai teaches - one instantaneous thought contains 3,000 worlds. Further, if each time the believer recites the ‘sūtra’ 10,000 or, better, 100,000 times and inks in one of the small circles, he will reach the Pure Land when all are completed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs for the Ojoyoshi painting, it depicts twelve scenes from the first volume on Hell, showing rather vivid paintings of torture and suffering in the various hell realms, along with various scenes in the realms of Hungry Ghosts and Paradise. The scenes have been copied from a prior edition of the work printed in the Mid to Late Edo Period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been neatly mounted onto brocade decorated \u003ci\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/i\u003e (hanging scrolls), with \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of brass. There is a wooden box to accompany both scrolls, preserving the contents, and a slipcase as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo paintings mounted on a \u003ci\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/i\u003e (hanging scroll), Ojoyoshu is 215 x 71 cm full size, 136 x 60 cm main painting; Rokudo-E is 202 x 71 cm full size, 121 x 57 cm main painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese paintings are in very good to good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the scroll covers. The Ojoyoshu painting has minor wear and slight cracking in a few small places, while the Rokudo-E painting has some staining, and more wear and cracking in places, with some loss noted to a few faces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624217510199,"sku":null,"price":4925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260105_163726.jpg?v=1769918132"},{"product_id":"ojoyoshu-e-kai-illustrated-guide-to-the-essentials-of-rebirth-in-the-pure-land-circa-1900-a-trio-of-silk-paintings-depicting-the-realms-of-the-afterlife-with-30-panels","title":"Ojoyoshu e Kai (Illustrated Guide to the Essentials of Rebirth in the Pure Land), Circa 1900. A Trio of Silk Paintings Depicting the Realms of the Afterlife, with 30 Panels","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto; color: #5f6368; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOjoyoshu e Kai (Illustrated Guide to the Essentials of Rebirth in the Pure Land), Circa 1900. A Trio of Silk Paintings Depicting the Realms of the Afterlife, with 30 Panels\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Meiji Period, early 20th century trio of silk paintings, entitled Ojoyoshu e kai, or, an Illustrated Guide to the Essentials of Rebirth in the Pure Land, based after the Buddhist trilogy of texts written by the Japanese monk Genshin, who lived during the tail end of the Heian era. It was considered his most well received work, for the extremely brutal detailing of Hell and the afterlife and was published several times throughout the centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis set of paintings adapts his work into a series of 30 silk panels, each depicting scenes from the realms of Hell, Paradise, and the Realm of Hungry Souls. Focus can be brought to the Hell Scroll, which depicts sinners being punished and tortured in various, violent fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFirst written in 985, the Buddhist work compiles important passages on rebirth in paradise from numerous Buddhist scriptures and treatises from the perspective of Pure Land Buddhism, consisting of three volumes. It teaches that the only way to attain rebirth in paradise after death is to single-mindedly remember Buddha and chant the Nembutsu, thereby laying the foundation for Pure Land Buddhism. Furthermore, the concepts of hell and paradise, and the spirit of aversion to the impure world and desire for the pure land, which were taught in this work, became popular among both aristocrats and commoners, and had a profound influence on later literary thought. Many sections are devoted to the difficult practice of contemplating one's own body through meditation and using this as a medium to contemplate Amida Buddha as a physical body, known as Kanso-Nenbutsu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been neatly mounted onto a brocade decorated \u003ci\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/i\u003e (hanging scroll), with \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. There is a wooden box to accompany them, preserving the scrolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThree silk paintings mounted on \u003ci\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/i\u003e (hanging scrolls), 195 x 49 cm full size, 114.5 x 35 cm main painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis painting is in very good shape, with minor wear and slight splitting to some of the silk paintwork. Despite its age, the painting is surprisingly well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624217542967,"sku":null,"price":4050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260105_161256.jpg?v=1769918091"},{"product_id":"rokudo-e-the-six-realms-of-rebirth-circa-1800-1890-a-late-edo-to-meiji-painting-depicting-the-buddhist-realms-of-the-afterlife-with-one-yokai-depiction","title":"Rokudo-e (The Six Realms of Rebirth), Circa 1800-1890. A Late Edo to Meiji Painting Depicting the Buddhist Realms of the Afterlife, with one Yokai Depiction","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #474747; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRokudo-e (The Six Realms of Rebirth), Circa 1800-1890. A Late Edo to Meiji Painting Depicting the Buddhist Realms of the Afterlife, with one Yokai Depiction\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo to Meiji Period, 19th century painting depicting scenes from the Rokudo-e, also known as the Six Realms of Rebirth, or the Buddhist Realms of the Afterlife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe painting depicts several of the realms of existence according to Buddhist teaching, and in this case, the Heavenly Realms. In the Heavenly Realm, the Amida can be seen, with dozens of attendants atop clouds. Below that are scenes of various monks, and scenes of regular life as well, including a Yokai terrorizing a family grieving over the recently deceased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAccording to the text of the Rokudo-E, each world contains the others, and - as Tendai teaches - one instantaneous thought contains 3,000 worlds. Further, if each time the believer recites the ‘sūtra’ 10,000 or, better, 100,000 times and inks in one of the small circles, he will reach the Pure Land when all are completed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe painting has been neatly mounted onto a brocade decorated \u003ci\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/i\u003e (hanging scroll), the \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) lacking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne painting mounted on a \u003ci\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/i\u003e (hanging scroll), 184.5 x 78.5 cm full size, 127.7 x 63.4 cm main painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis painting is in very good shape, with the outside of the scroll fabric worn and frayed and stained. The edges of the brocade are also worn and chipped. There is some staining to the painting, mostly to the area of the heavenly realm and the image of the Buddha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624217575735,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260106_175757.jpg?v=1769961090"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-yamato-e-paintings-possibly-from-a-depicting-scenes-of-chinese-court-life-circa-1650-1700-beautifully-illuminated-paintings-in-the-style-of-the-kano-school-and-with-southern-school-styles-displayed","title":"A Pair of Yamato-E Paintings, possibly from a Depicting Scenes of Chinese Court Life, Circa 1650-1700. 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Beautifully Illuminated Paintings in the Style of the Kano School and with Southern School Styles Displayed\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Likely Kano School\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo Early Edo Period, 17th century Yamato-e paintings, depicting scenes of Medieval China, one painting showing a court with figures enjoying a mock horse race, and another with a large group of people playing with caged birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been produced on fine paper, and they beautifully produced with profuse usage of gold leaf, gold inks, and clouds to decorate the borders and background. All of the figures in both paintings are also highlighted to a certain with gold ink, to provide visual distinction and highlighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThough the paintings are unsigned, the stylistic Southern School painting method, and the nature of each painting is very much in the style of the Kano School, who often painted early Chinese scenes, including quite a few albums and folding screen displays of The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars, of which these are somewhat reminiscent of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been mounted on backing paper for sturdier preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo illuminated yamato-e paintings in \u003ci\u003eshikishi\u003c\/i\u003e format, 29.6 x 24.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese paintings are in very good shape, with minor wear and soiling, and very light paint flaking in a couple of places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624218165559,"sku":null,"price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260109_170654.jpg?v=1769965167"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-yamato-e-fan-paintings-with-landscapes-and-a-phoenix-circa-1650-1750-beautifully-illuminated-fan-paintings-in-southern-school-styles","title":"A Pair of Yamato-E Fan Paintings with Landscapes and a Phoenix, Circa 1650-1750. 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Beautifully Illuminated Fan Paintings, in Southern School Styles\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo Early Edo Period, 17th to 18th century Yamato-e fan paintings, depicting a pair of beautiful landscapes, the smaller one showing a large, detailed tree with a small river to the side, and the larger one depicting a similar scene, but with a large and beautiful phoenix, or some other type of mythical bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been lovingly decorated in gold leaf and various hues, and it is likely an artist trained in Southern School methods produced these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been mounted on backing paper for sturdier preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo illuminated yamato-e fan paintings, 16.5 x 14.5 cm and 20.4 x 56 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese paintings are in good shape, with some wear and flaking in places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624218198327,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260109_170728.jpg?v=1769965173"},{"product_id":"haseo-soshi-emaki-the-haseo-soshi-picture-scroll-circa-1700-1750-a-beautifully-painted-tale-of-the-heian-court-challenged-by-the-demonic-oni-of-suzakumon-gate-with-five-gargantuan-scenes-11-meters-long-in-the-style-of-a-nara-emaki","title":"Haseo Soshi Emaki (The Haseo Soshi Picture Scroll), Circa 1700-1750. A Beautifully Painted Tale of the Heian Court Challenged by the Demonic Oni of Suzakumon Gate, with Five Gargantuan Scenes. 11 Meters Long, in the Style of a Nara Emaki","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHaseo Soshi Emaki (The Haseo Soshi Picture Scroll), Circa 1700-1750. A Beautifully Painted Tale of the Heian Court Challenged by the Demonic Oni of Suzakumon Gate, with Five Gargantuan Scenes. 11 Meters Long, in the Style of a Nara Emaki\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Style of the Tosa School; Previously Owned by Miyahara Suiun\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Mid Edo Period, early to mid 18th century emakimono handscroll, entitled Haseo Soshi Emaki, or The Haseo. As the title would entail, the story pertains to \u003cb\u003eKi no Haseo\u003c\/b\u003e, a documented scholar, poet and diplomat from the early Heian period. He was an acquaintance of poets such as Miyako no Yoshika and Sugawara no Michizane but was not closely affiliated with any political factions. After his death, a number of legends arose, including this tale of his encounter of the Oni at Suzakumon Gate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe legend may have been in circulation as the 12th century, though document evidence only goes back to the late 13th century. A version of this legend is also preserved in the scroll Haseo Sōshi, from the collection of the Eisei Bunko Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIt was formerly assumed that it was originally created in the fifteenth century, but the consensus has shifted towards late thirteenth or early fourteenth century, the Kamakura Period. Our scroll appears to be copied after the Eisei Bunko compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been lovingly rendered in great detail, and quite a variety of colors and hues have been used, adding brightness and liveliness to the compositions. Though there are only five scenes, each one is positively gargantuan in length, the first one alone being 190 cm. Each scene is ruther decorated with large blue clouds, obscuring backgrounds and drawing focus to the individuals, very much in the style of a Nara Emaki, and rather reminiscent of Tosa School Techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe story begins with a stranger approaching Haseo to offer him a game of sugoroku, to which he agrees. Arriving to the stranger’s residence in Suzakumon, a bet is made where if the stranger loses, he will reward Haseo with an unusual woman, while in the reverse, Haseo will forfeit his wealth. The stranger then sheds his disguise, revealing to be a monstrous oni. Regardless of the danger posed, Haseo wins, and the oni introduces him to an exceedingly beautiful woman but states it would be unsafe to make love to her sooner than in exactly a hundred days. At first Haseo complied, but by 80 days starts to doubt the instruction, and embraces her, but she instantly dissolved into water and flows away. Months later, Haseo encounters the oni again, but this time is attacked by the demon, prompting the poet to prompting him to call upon the protection of Tenjin, the deified Sugawara no Michizane, Causing the Oni to flee. In the calligraphical text, it is revealed that the oni regrets having given the women to Haseo, as she was pieced together from pieces of corpses, and could only gain a soul after 100 days. A rather Frankenstein-ish twist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe emakimono bears the ownership stamps of \u003cb\u003eMiyahara Suiun \u003c\/b\u003e(? - ?), a Meiji-era Japanese painter and book collector. His given name was Ren, and he was a descendant of Miyahara Itsuhachi, a samurai of the Mikawa Tahara domain. After serving as a section chief in Hamamatsu Prefecture, he devoted himself to collecting antique calligraphy and writing in Tokyo. He also excelled in landscape painting, being a student of the Kishi school in Enshu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings and calligraphy have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a once beautiful but now largely worn brocade decorated cover of dulled gold against green, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHaving search auction records, I cannot find any example having sold at any western sales in recent history. The only known record I can find is from the Jonathan Hill Catalog #225 of 2018, where an exceedingly similar copy of a Haseo Soshi Emaki was retailed for 45,000 USD, now since sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 40.5 x 1108 cm. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with wear and rubbing to the brocade cover, with many brocade strands lost to time. There is minor creasing throughout, and near the end are a few worm tracks to the upper margin, not affecting the illustrations. There is minor soiling scattered throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630940717367,"sku":null,"price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_162532.jpg?v=1769974607"},{"product_id":"a-cockfighting-scroll-circa-1837-1853-numerous-ink-drawings-and-scenes-of-commonfolk-and-nobles-engaging-in-cockfighting-matches-with-scenes-of-rooster-battles-capture-and-more","title":"A Cockfighting Scroll, Circa 1837-1853. Numerous Ink Drawings and Scenes of Commonfolk and Nobles Engaging in Cockfighting Matches, with Scenes of Rooster Battles, Capture, and More","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: A Cockfighting Scroll, Circa 1837-1853. Numerous Ink Drawings and Scenes of Commonfolk and Nobles Engaging in Cockfighting Matches, with Scenes of Rooster Battles, Capture, and More\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Yamada Kosetsu; Previously Owned by Miyahara Suiun\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, mid 19th century emakimono handscroll, being one of Japanese Cockfighting, which was rather popular for centuries in both Japan and China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are numerous ink drawings and compositions throughout, of large groupings of various villagers and nobles, circled around prized roosters battling it out. There are also other scenes of hunting for roosters to use for battle, as well as captured ones being trained, and more. Many of the pictured figures have rather lively expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe emakimono drawings have been attributed to \u003cb\u003eYamada Kosetsu\u003c\/b\u003e (1817-1857), a Late Edo Period painter. Kosetsu was the son of Yamada Tosetsu, the latter serving as official painter of the Mikawa Yoshida Domain. After his father's death, he served the Yoshida Domain lords, Nobutaka and Shinsho. A disciple of Kano Shinsho, Kosetsu is said to have worked with his teacher on the renovation of the Nikko Mausoleum. He passed away at the age of 40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe emakimono also bears the ownership stamp of \u003cb\u003eMiyahara Suiun \u003c\/b\u003e(? - ?), a Meiji-era Japanese painter and book collector. His given name was Ren, and he was a descendant of Miyahara Itsuhachi, a samurai of the Mikawa Tahara domain. After serving as a section chief in Hamamatsu Prefecture, he devoted himself to collecting antique calligraphy and writing in Tokyo. He also excelled in landscape painting, being a student of the Kishi school in Enshu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe drawings have been laid down and bound in a scroll format for preservation, with a green cover, and there are small \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on washi paper, 44.8 x 695 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with minor wear and a few small worm tracks to the cover. There is minor wear and a few creases throughout, and a few, scattered worm tracks to the margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630940750135,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_155741.jpg?v=1769974520"},{"product_id":"ban-dainagon-emaki-ban-dainagon-picture-scroll-circa-1837-1853-an-extremely-rare-emakimono-handscroll-on-the-otemmon-conspiracy-with-partially-painted-compositions-and-rare-yokai-depictions-countless-figures-over-10-meters-second-scroll-of-three","title":"Ban Dainagon Emaki (Ban Dainagon Picture Scroll), Circa 1837-1853. An Extremely Rare Emakimono Handscroll on the Ōtemmon Conspiracy, with Partially Painted Compositions, and Rare Yokai Depictions. Countless Figures, over 10 Meters. Second Scroll of Three","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBan Dainagon Emaki (Ban Dainagon Picture Scroll), Circa 1837-1853. An Extremely Rare Emakimono Handscroll on the Ōtemmon Conspiracy, with Partially Painted Compositions, and Rare Yokai Depictions. Countless Figures, over 10 Meters. Second Scroll of Three\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Tokiwa Mitsunaga; Attributed to Yamada Kosetsu; Previously Owned by Miyahara Suiun\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn extremely rare Late Edo Period, mid 19th century emakimono handscroll, entitled Ban Dainagon Emaki, or the Ban Dainagon Picture Scroll. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe original manuscript having been produced in the late 12th century after Tokiwa Mitsunaga, the manuscript depicts the events of the Ōtenmon Incident, an event of Japan's early Heian period. Originally taking place in 866, it focuses on the destruction of the main gate (Ōtenmon)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eof the Official Compound (Chōdō-in) of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMinamoto no Makoto, a member of the powerful Minamoto clan, was accused by his political rival Tomo no Yoshio of having set the fire. However, Makoto had the support of the Daijō-daijin (Chancellor of the Realm) Fujiwara no Yoshifusa and was cleared of the charges. Soon afterwards, a man claiming to have witnessed the event accused Tomo no Yoshio of setting the fire himself, along with his son, and the father and son were exiled. The narrative here is written in a way that implicates Tomo no Yoshio, though emphasises his regret in doing so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis is the second scroll of three, following the aftermath of the burning of the gate. It showcases the consolation to Makoto while he is praying to the gods and Buddha despite the fact that he did not do the actions which he was accused of. There are also several rare paintings of yokai as well, and large army scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAfter that, they show the suspicions about Tomo no Yoshio burning the gates, though the imagery is rather indirect. It illustrates children arguing and fighting in the streets, later joined by their parents to abuse them and then gossiping amongst themselves about Tomo no Yoshio burning the gates. The artist has gone in great length to draw and paint great crowds of figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eInterestingly, this is an incomplete example, as while the sketches and drawings are all rather finished, many of the compositions have not been fully painted, or only partially so. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis is a copy of the second of three scrolls, following the Heian Period narrative, with a newer artist flair to it, and very much in the Kano School style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe emakimono paintings have been attributed to \u003cb\u003eYamada Kosetsu\u003c\/b\u003e (1817-1857), a Late Edo Period painter. Kosetsu was the son of Yamada Tosetsu, the latter serving as official painter of the Mikawa Yoshida Domain. After his father's death, he served the Yoshida Domain lords, Nobutaka and Shinsho. A disciple of Kano Shinsho, Kosetsu is said to have worked with his teacher on the renovation of the Nikko Mausoleum. He passed away at the age of 40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe emakimono also bears the ownership stamp of \u003cb\u003eMiyahara Suiun \u003c\/b\u003e(? - ?), a Meiji-era Japanese painter and book collector. His given name was Ren, and he was a descendant of Miyahara Itsuhachi, a samurai of the Mikawa Tahara domain. After serving as a section chief in Hamamatsu Prefecture, he devoted himself to collecting antique calligraphy and writing in Tokyo. He also excelled in landscape painting, being a student of the Kishi school in Enshu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe drawings and paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll format for preservation, with a red cover, and there are small \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on washi paper, 40.5 x 1030 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with minor wear and creasing to the red cover. There is minor soiling and staining throughout, and a small work track to the centre for a portion of the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630940815671,"sku":null,"price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_161323.jpg?v=1769974543"},{"product_id":"ju-ni-kagetsu-fuzoku-emakimono-the-twelve-months-of-the-year-events-picture-scroll-circa-1837-1853-twelve-long-paintings-of-festival-scenes-and-practices-including-cockfighting-over-five-meters","title":"Jū ni-kagetsu fūzoku Emakimono (The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll), Circa 1837-1853. Twelve Long Paintings of Festival Scenes and Practices, Including Cockfighting. Over Five Meters","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Jū ni-kagetsu fūzoku Emakimono (The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll), Circa 1837-1853. Twelve Long Paintings of Festival Scenes and Practices, Including Cockfighting. Over Five Meters\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Yamada Kosetsu; Previously Owned by Miyahara Suiun\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, mid 19th century emakimono handscroll, with a charming sutie of 12 large paintings, roughly titled Jū ni-kagetsu fūzoku Emakimono, or The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name would indicate, the scroll depicts various Japanese customs, events, and objects associated with the months of the year, with one painting for each event. While there are some standard festivals and events depicted, there are also more uncommon scenes provided, such as cockfighting, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe emakimono paintings have been attributed to \u003cb\u003eYamada Kosetsu\u003c\/b\u003e (1817-1857), a Late Edo Period painter. Kosetsu was the son of Yamada Tosetsu, the latter serving as official painter of the Mikawa Yoshida Domain. After his father's death, he served the Yoshida Domain lords, Nobutaka and Shinsho. A disciple of Kano Shinsho, Kosetsu is said to have worked with his teacher on the renovation of the Nikko Mausoleum. He passed away at the age of 40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on washi paper, 28.2 x 511 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with some crumpling to the first opening of the scroll. There is minor wear and soiling throughout, and a small worm track to the right-side margins of the paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630940848439,"sku":null,"price":4275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_160718.jpg?v=1769974526"},{"product_id":"ju-ni-kagetsu-fuzoku-emakimono-the-twelve-months-of-the-year-events-picture-scroll-circa-1650-1750-twelve-large-scenes-of-festivals-and-events-sumptuously-decorated-and-illuminated-in-the-style-of-a-nara-emaki-over-eight-meters-long","title":"Jū ni-kagetsu fūzoku Emakimono (The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll), Circa 1650-1750. Twelve Large Scenes of Festivals and Events, Sumptuously Decorated and Illuminated in the Style of a Nara Emaki. Over Eight Meters Long","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eJū ni-kagetsu fūzoku Emakimono (The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll), Circa 1650-1750. Twelve Large Scenes of Festivals and Events, Sumptuously Decorated and Illuminated in the Style of a Nara Emaki. Over Eight Meters Long\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Style of the Kano School; Style of Hanabusa Itchō\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early to Mid Edo Period, late 17th to early 18th century emakimono handscroll, beautifully hand painted and illuminated, roughly titled Jū ni-kagetsu fūzoku Emakimono, or The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name would indicate, the scroll depicts various Japanese customs, events, and objects associated with the months of the year, with one painting for each event. I took the time to identify some of the following paintings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe first painting is that of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShōgatsu, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNew Years Day, and the most important event in the Japanese calendar, where a family might go so far to decorate the porch, household shrine, or ornamental alcove. You can see in this painting the Traditional New Year shimekazari decoration at the entrance to a house, whilst young children are receiving gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe second painting is possibly that of \u003cb\u003eHatsu-uma, \u003c\/b\u003eand is celebrated in honor of Inari, where festivals are held at shrines to Inari. You can see a scene of revelers visitng the shrine, while another group is headed off with instruments in tow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe third painting is that of a rather popular scene, a \u003cb\u003eHanami\u003c\/b\u003e, or flower viewing, featuring picnickers resting to see the cherry blossoms boom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fourth painting could be that for \u003cb\u003eHigan\u003c\/b\u003e, the weeklong Buddhist holiday taking place around the spring equinox and is a period of spiritual reflection and honoring ancestors, providing an opportunity to visit the family graves. This painting does not depict any graves, but simply an elder figure lost in thought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fifth painting appears to be a depiction of \u003cb\u003eTango no Sekku\u003c\/b\u003e, otherwise known as Children’s Day, the festival held to give thanks for the healthy development of youth, with samurai armor on display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe eighth painting is that of a \u003cb\u003eTsukimi\u003c\/b\u003e, or Moon Viewing. Similar to a Hanami, this is a custom that presents the opportunity to savor the beauty of a clear autumn sky illuminated by a full moon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe 12th and final painting is a depiction of \u003cb\u003eKotohajime, \u003c\/b\u003ethe custom where people start to prepare for the New Year by thoroughly cleaning their homes. There is also time spend towards preparing seasonal treats such as mochi and more, of which this painting does show mochi being actively prepared and tossed to children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been produced on fine paper and sumptuously decorated with profuse usage of gold sprays to decorate the borders and main compositions. All of the figures have been painted with a significant degree of detail, all uniquely drawn and each with their own lively character, and care has been taken to the linework and details of their vestments and kimono patterns, from the humblest to more elaborate example. Quite a few have been highlighted with illumination as well, making those figure distinctly stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe backgrounds and surrounding have also been produced in detail, utilizing advanced shading techniques and colors quite reminiscent of the Kano School. The \u003ci\u003efukinuki yatai\u003c\/i\u003e technique is used here as well, where we can see beyond the roof of the buildings where individuals may be residing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAlthough stylistically different in places, the paintings are still rather reminiscent of compositions by \u003cb\u003eHanabusa Itchō \u003c\/b\u003e(1652-1724), though this is only a suggestion, as this scroll is sadly unsigned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover of gold against yellow, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. There is a wooden box to accompany the scroll, preserving the contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 27.8 x 836 cm full size, 27.8 x 800 cm main paintings. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear and rubbing to the brocade cover. There is minor creasing throughout, and near the end are a few worm tracks to the upper margin, not affecting the illustrations. One of the laid down portions has an extra tape reinforcement. There is minor soiling scattered throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630940913975,"sku":null,"price":10850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260114_164445.jpg?v=1769974671"},{"product_id":"kikyorai-ji-emaki-departure-speech-picture-scroll-1863-a-japanese-rendition-of-tao-yuanming-returning-to-seclusion-and-other-scenes-of-his-life-beautifully-painted-on-silk-in-a-nanga-style","title":"Kikyorai ji Emaki (Departure Speech Picture Scroll), 1863(?). A Japanese Rendition of Tao Yuanming Returning to Seclusion and other Scenes of his Life, Beautifully Painted on Silk in a Nanga Style","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKikyorai ji Emaki (Departure Speech Picture Scroll), 1863(?). A Japanese Rendition of Tao Yuanming Returning to Seclusion and other Scenes of his Life, Beautifully Painted on Silk in a Nanga Style\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Southern School Artist\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, mid 19th century emakimono handscroll, entitled Kikyorai ji Emaki, or Departure Speech Picture Scroll. The work appears to be a Japanese rendition of some famously depicted scenes of Tao Yuanming’s return to seclusion in the mountains, and his life, with accompanying calligraphy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne of the best-known poets who lived during the Six Dynasties period, Tao Yuanming spent much of his life in reclusion, living in the countryside, farming, reading, drinking wine, receiving the occasional guest, and writing poems in which he reflected on the pleasures and difficulties of life and his decision to withdraw from civil service. This tale has been depicted in paintings time and time again, going back as far as the Song Dynasty with painted depictions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis example has been beautifully produced on silk, likely by a Southern School artist skilled with Nanga painting. The painting opens with Tao Yuanming arriving to shore, where he is greeted by two figures. There is another scene of a figure preparing to produce calligraphy using a blank scroll, and lastly we see a final scene of Yuanming staring up to the sky. There is considerable shading work to the background, especially attention to detail in the trees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere is an artist signature and seal I do not recognize, with the final lines of calligraphy being rather difficult to discern. All I can properly make out is an inscribed date to the year of Guihai, which would be something about 1863.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll format for preservation. There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on silk, roughly 26 x 450 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal rubbing and wear to the rear of the paper. There are some minor creases and roll marks, a bit of paint loss to a lower margin, only affecting water, and some general soiling and staining throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630941798711,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_190127.jpg?v=1769967046"},{"product_id":"choju-jinbutsu-giga-animal-person-caricatures-circa-1815-1832-an-extremely-rare-emakimono-handscroll-copied-after-the-original-kozan-ji-temple-example-with-numerous-ink-paintings-of-animals-performing-as-humans","title":"Chōjū Jinbutsu Giga (Animal-Person Caricatures), Circa 1815-1832. An Extremely Rare Emakimono Handscroll Copied After the Original Kozan-ji Temple Example, With Numerous Ink Paintings of Animals Performing as Humans.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eChōjū Jinbutsu Giga (Animal-Person Caricatures), Circa 1815-1832. A Beautifully Rendered and Extremely Rare Emakimono Handscroll Copied After the Original Kozan-ji Temple Example, With Numerous Ink Paintings of Animals Performing as Humans. 11 Meters in Length\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Toba Sōjō and Others; Attributed to Utagawa Kunimitsu(?)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century emakimono handscroll of the Chōjū Jinbutsu Giga, also famously known as Animal-person Caricatures. This is an expertly hand painted ink and paper (a very sturdy canvas material) copy of the original first of four volumes, first produced sometime in the 12th century, with plausible attributions to Toba Sōjō and others. The drawings of the work are effectively making fun of Japanese priests of that artist’s period, characterising them as toads, rabbits and monkeys. With Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga being read right to left, it has been credited many times as being the oldest work of manga in Japan, with focus brought to the expressive faces of the animals, and “speed line” techniques being utilized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis first scroll is rather monumental in size, being 11 meters in length, and primarily depicts frogs, rabbits and monkeys (and some foxes and deer) frolicking as if they were human, with the sequences followed as such:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOur scroll begins with a scene of rabbits and monkeys bathing and swimming in a lake, with quite a bit of linework and shading to the earth and water waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePast the mountains, cliffs and trees, we can see quite a few rabbits and frogs making bow and arrows, testing their newly crafted arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe next scene features more rabbits and frogs, carrying aloft pots and boxes to a yet unknown event. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAfter this we see more frogs and rabbits pass by animal monks with their non-anthropomorphic cattle (wild boar, sika deer, etc).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eNext, we see a thieving monkey running away, with a rabbit in pursuit, and further down we see a poor frog knocked down (likely by the monkey thief), while other animals attend to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOur next scene displays a celebration with much dance and flair, showcasing numerous animals in various outfits and vestments, as well as two frogs dancing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFollowing this, is my favorite scene, featuring several animals wrestling, with a rabbit bowled over, and two frogs ready to grapple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAfter this, we come to the final scenes, where there is a group of animals visiting a funeral of sorts, with several priestly animals reading from their scrolls, while a monkey priest prays to a frog representing Budai, and several more animals tend to the deceased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis copy has beautifully reproduced much of the linework and lively expressions of the original 12th century scroll, though it can be easily seen that the original is still much more masterfully produced. Still, an excellent Late Edo Period copy, and an extraordinarily rare one at that, with no comparative copies that I can find. This should not be confused with the 20th century facsimile editions that were mass produced and printed, copying the artist seals from the original example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere is an artist seal and collector seal I do not recognize, but the signature appears to be closest to that of the Late Edo Period painter and Ukiyo-e artist \u003cb\u003eUtagawa Kunimitsu\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e国光\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (Circa 1800-1832), It is only after several hours of comparing signatures via the Ukiyo-e Database and other websites that I come to this conclusion, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e国光\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e signature coming closer than any other artist, though I did briefly consider Kunimaru as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOf Kunimitsu, he was a pupil of Utagawa Toyokuni, residing in Iikura Kawarake-cho. His artistic career was from the Kyowa to Bunsei Eras, and he produced illustrations for gokan (combined volumes), portraits of actors, and portraits of beautiful women, or Bijin-ga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on canvas(?), 29.5 x 1100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. There is very light, scattered staining in places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630941864247,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_225011.jpg?v=1769974178"},{"product_id":"nagoya-sanzaburo-e-monogatari-maki-nagoya-sanzaburo-picture-story-scroll-circa-1688-1730-a-beautifully-illuminated-emakimono-handscroll-in-the-style-of-a-nara-ehon-with-nineteen-beautiful-paintings-accentuated-with-gold-sprayed-borders","title":"Nagoya Sanzaburo E Monogatari Maki (Nagoya Sanzaburo Picture Story Scroll), Circa 1688-1730. A Beautifully Illuminated Emakimono Handscroll in the Style of a Nara Ehon, with Nineteen Beautiful Paintings, Accentuated with Gold-Sprayed Borders","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eNagoya Sanzaburo E Monogatari Maki (Nagoya Sanzaburo Picture Story Scroll), Circa 1688-1730. A Beautifully Illuminated Emakimono Handscroll in the Style of a Nara Ehon, with Nineteen Beautiful Paintings, Accentuated with Gold-Sprayed Borders\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Follower or Student of Hanabusa Itcho\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early to Mid Edo Period, late 17th to early 18th century emakimono handscroll, beautifully produced in the style of a Nara Emaki, being a copy of Nagoya Sanzaburo E Monogatari Maki, or the Nagoya Sanzaburo Picture Story Scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe tale is that of the popular rivalry between Nagoya Sanzaburo and Fuwa Banzaemon for the love of Katsuragi, a courtesan of the Shimabara quarter in Kyoto. This tale is one of the oldest themes of popular theatre in the Edo Period and reached a peak point of popularity during the Genroku Era (1688-1704), becoming a Kabuki staple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis example has nineteen beautiful paintings of the two rivals and their experiences throughout Kyoto, with numerous, detailed landscapes, scenes of merriment and heavy drinking, and more violent scenes such as Banzaemon's murder of Sanzaburo's father, the eventual revenge of Sanzaburo and henchman Umezu Kamon, and the duel between Sanzaburo and Banzaemon. The final painting which would include the happy union of Sanzaburo and Katsuragi appears to be lacking or was never copied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been beautifully produced, with significant detail and vibrant colors, and quite a bit of work put into the facial expressions of each figure. The foliage shows considerable technique used, and much of the attire of each figure has been decorated with numerous designs. The borders have been decorated with gold and silver sprays, in the style of a Nara Ehon, though some of it has dulled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBarring some coloring and other slight differences, there is a copy of the same play at the British Museum, being object 1902,0606,0.24. It has been noted that copy was copied after an earlier manuscript in the collection of the Toyama Kinenkan, Saitama Prefecture, produced by \u003cb\u003eHanabusa Itcho\u003c\/b\u003e, with the BM copy being produced by a pupil. With that in mind, it is highly likely another follower or student of Itcho produced this very copy as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs) made of lacquered wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, 28 x 900 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear to the protective scroll covers. There is some old soiling and a bit of scattered staining, and two very small tears to the lower margins. Some of the gold and silver border spray has dulled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630941897015,"sku":null,"price":18750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_204123.jpg?v=1769967258"},{"product_id":"emaki-tsuhi-no-hinagata-picture-scroll-models-of-couples-after-1812-two-scrolls-of-black-and-white-ink-underdrawings-of-one-of-hokusai-s-shunga-works-of-various-amorous-pairings","title":"Emaki Tsuhi no Hinagata (Picture Scroll Models of Couples), After 1812. Two Scrolls of Black and White Ink Underdrawings of one of Hokusai’s Shunga Works, of Various Amorous Pairings","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEmaki Tsuhi no Hinagata (Picture Scroll Models of Couples), After 1812. Two Scrolls of Black and White Ink Underdrawings of one of Hokusai’s Shunga Works, of Various Amorous Pairings\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Katsushika Hokusai\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century pair of emakimono handscrolls, being a rather interesting manuscript edition containing ink underdrawings largely derived from one of \u003cb\u003eKatsushika Hokusai’s\u003c\/b\u003e erotic shunga work, Ehon Tsuhi no Hinagata, or the Picture-book Models of Couples, as well as a few independent illustrations from other works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are eleven large drawings to the first scroll, and thirteen to the second scroll, all of various erotic scenes, including several scenes of wakashu in women’s attire. Some of the drawings to the first scroll have ink annotations in red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe drawings have been laid down and bound in two scrolls for preservation, with beautiful, decorated covers, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwo decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scrolls) on paper, 29.5 x 478 and 29.5 x 549 cm full length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese hand scrolls are in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the covers. The first scroll has soiling and staining throughout, the staining to the upper half of the paper, and there are a few tiny tears to the margins and several repaired worm tracks. The second scroll has foxing and soiling throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630941962551,"sku":null,"price":8400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_213144.jpg?v=1769967592"},{"product_id":"gan-hi-no-ito-guchi-wishing-thread-circa-1810-1860-a-beautifully-hand-painted-emakimono-handscroll-of-utamaro-s-originally-printed-shunga-work-with-ten-erotic-pairings","title":"Gan Hi No Ito Guchi (Wishing Thread), Circa 1810-1860. A Beautifully Hand Painted Emakimono Handscroll of Utamaro’s Originally Printed Shunga Work, With Ten Erotic Pairings","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGan Hi No Ito Guchi (Wishing Thread), Circa 1810-1860. A Beautifully Hand Painted Emakimono Handscroll of Utamaro’s Originally Printed Shunga Work, With Ten Erotic Pairings\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: After Kitagawa Utamaro\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, early to mid 19th century emakimono handscroll, being a beautifully hand painted copy of \u003cb\u003eKitagawa Utamaro’s\u003c\/b\u003e (1753-1806) Gan Hi No Ito Guchi or Wishing Thread, one of his more famous examples of printed shunga texts and expertly copying the original woodblock illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThere are ten large paintings displaying men and women of different stature, though most of the women appear to be geishas or courtesans, and the men, possibly different clients. From the colors and details of the vestments and garments worn, to the facial expressions of each figure, the copyist has expertly reproduced Utamaro’s scenes of passionate love quite nicely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn ukiyo-e artist of the Mid-Edo Period, and member of the Kitagawa Clan, Utamaro was commonly known as Ichitaro and Yusuke during his early years and known by other names such as Sekiyo and Mokuen. He studied under the artist Toriyama Sekien and is said to have appeared in the ukiyo-e world in 1775 under the pen name Kitagawa Toyoaki. Alongside Katsushika Hokusai, Utamaro is regarded as one of the great masters of shunga productions and showed excellent skills in hand-painted painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade bound \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 31 x 400 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minor wear and rubbing to the brocade. There are a few creases and minor cracks, but it is mostly the gold bordering the paintings that have cracked more heavily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630941995319,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260110_192406.jpg?v=1769967091"},{"product_id":"kano-ha-emakimono-kano-school-emakimono-circa-1635-1685-twelve-beautiful-silk-paintings-in-the-style-of-an-early-head-of-the-kano-school-of-art-seven-meters-long","title":"Kanō-ha Emakimono (Kano School Emakimono), Circa 1635-1685. Twelve Beautiful Silk Paintings in the Style of an Early Head of the Kano School of Art, Seven Meters Long","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle: Kanō-ha Emakimono (Kano School Emakimono), Circa 1635-1685. Twelve Beautiful Silk Paintings in the Style of an Early Head of the Kano School of Art, Seven Meters Long\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Stated Attribution to Kano Yasunobu; Another Kano School Artist\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, 17th century silk emakimono handscroll, beautifully hand painted, dubbed Kanō-ha Emakimono, or Kano School Emakimono.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name would indicate, this scroll depicts 12 beautifully rendered silk paintings, all rendered in color, by an artist of the notable Kano School of art. There are several magnificent landscapes, the gods of thunder and wind, Raijin and Fujin utilizing their mighty powers, a Buddhist arhat, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have a stated attribution to \u003cb\u003eKano Yasunobu\u003c\/b\u003e (1614-1685), founder of the Nakahashi Kano School, with early labels to the wooden box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBorn December 1, 1613, in Kyoto, he was the third son of Kano Takanobu, adopted by Kano Sadanobu and succeeded the head of the Kano family. He was also the youngest brother of Kanō Tan'yū,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eone of the most prominent painters of the Kanō School's history. During the Kan'ei era (1624-1644), he established the Nakahashi Kano family in Edo as an inner palace painter for the shogunate. He participated in the production of wall paintings for the Imperial Palace, and during the Enpo era, as the highest leader of the Kano school, he painted the \"Kensho Shoji\" (Signs and Sages) in the Shishinden Hall. He passed away on September 4, 1672, at the age of 73. His other works include the sliding door painting \"Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove and Four Loves\" at Gyokurin-in Temple, Daitokuji Temple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhile the paintings in this emakimono are certainly of high quality and indicative of the Kano School’s style, the paintings lack both his signature and any type of artist seal. However, these paintings certainly display his style, and the general style of the Kano School, so it is easy enough to concluded that a talented artist of the school certainly produced them one way or another.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). There is a battered wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on silk, 30 x 720cm full size, 30 x 690 cm main painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. There are several worm tracks, mostly marginal, and a large stain to the final painting. The first painting is slightly loosened from the mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630942060855,"sku":null,"price":8850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_215122.jpg?v=1769973832"},{"product_id":"kano-uyasunobu-emaki-kano-yasunobu-picture-scroll-circa-1660-1670-a-monumental-emakimono-handscroll-with-fourteen-beautiful-and-large-ink-wash-paintings-totalling-12-meters-great-creatures-landscapes-and-more","title":"Kano Uyasunobu Emaki (Kano Yasunobu Picture Scroll), Circa 1660-1670. A Monumental Emakimono Handscroll with Fourteen Beautiful, and Large Ink Wash Paintings, totalling 12 Meters. 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Great Creatures, Landscapes, and More\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Kano Yasunobu\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, mid to late 17th century emakimono handscroll, tentatively dubbed Kano Uyasunobu Emaki, or Kano Yasunobu Picture Scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name entails, the handscroll is a series of beautiful ink wash paintings Kano School artist and head, Kano Yasunobu, with various subjects and themes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe first four paintings are that of beautifully rendered landscapes, with various buildings and structures dotting the earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fifth painting is that of Shisui, also known as The Four Sleeping Gods, a subject of Zen and Taoist paintings depicting the legendary poets and monks Hokan, Hanshan, and Jittoku sleeping with a tiger. It is said to represent the truth, wonderful principles, and state of mind of Zen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe sixth, seventh, and eighth paintings depict similar scenes of other legendary figures and possible Immortals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelve paintings depict various, beautiful bird and flower scenes, with different flowers and greenery complimenting each avian grouping, whether ducks or something else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe thirteenth and fourteenth paintings are those depicting a mighty dragon in the skies, and a tiger stealthily perched beneath the grass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e handscroll of paintings is attributed to \u003cb\u003eKano Yasunobu \u003c\/b\u003e(1614-1685), signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e狩野右斎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e安信圖之\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e or Kanō Migi Toki Yasunobu Tono, with one of his octagonal artist seals, though I do not recognize the other seal. The ink wash painting techniques are most certainly in his style, and the quality comes close to other examples he has produced as well. The way the painting is signed Yasunobu Tono at the end would date it to Circa 1660-1670, as that is when he signed with that honorific. All of the paintings depicted are also scenes he has commonly produced during his career as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBorn December 1, 1613, in Kyoto, he was the third son of Kano Takanobu, adopted by Kano Sadanobu and succeeded the head of the Kano family. He was also the youngest brother of Kanō Tan'yū,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eone of the most prominent painters of the Kanō School's history. During the Kan'ei era (1624-1644), he established the Nakahashi Kano family in Edo as an inner palace painter for the shogunate. He participated in the production of wall paintings for the Imperial Palace, and during the Enpo era, as the highest leader of the Kano school, he painted the \"Kensho Shoji\" (Signs and Sages) in the Shishinden Hall. He passed away on September 4, 1672, at the age of 73. His other works include the sliding door painting \"Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove and Four Loves\" at Gyokurin-in Temple, Daitokuji Temple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). There is a wooden box to accompany it, preserving the scroll, though I’m not sure it was one originally made for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on fine paper, 29.5 x 1192 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e is in very good shape, with minimal wear or rubbing to the brocade. There are some old, repaired, worm tracks to the first three of four paintings, heaviest to the first two. The final painting of the tiger has a large, vertical crease. There is very light, scattered soiling and staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630942093623,"sku":null,"price":10750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_140102.jpg?v=1769968092"},{"product_id":"ju-ni-kagetsu-nenju-gyoji-emakimono-eiichi-cho-the-twelve-months-of-the-year-events-picture-scroll-by-hanabusa-itcho-circa-1680-1724-12-beautiful-paintings-lavishly-decorated-and-illuminated-in-the-style-of-a-nara-emaki-over-six-meters-long","title":"Jū ni-kagetsu Nenjū Gyōji Emakimono Eiichi chō (The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll by Hanabusa Itchō), Circa 1680-1724. 12 Beautiful Paintings, Lavishly Decorated and Illuminated in the Style of a Nara Emaki. Over Six Meters Long","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #5f6368; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eJū ni-kagetsu Nenjū Gyōji Emakimono Eiichi chō (The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll by Hanabusa Itchō), Circa 1680-1724. 12 Beautiful Paintings, Lavishly Decorated and Illuminated in the Style of a Nara Emaki. Over Six Meters Long\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Attributed to Hanabusa Itchō\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early to Mid Edo Period, late 17th to early 18th century emakimono handscroll, beautifully hand painted and illuminated, roughly titled Jū ni-kagetsu nendjūgyōji emakimono Eiichi chō, or The Twelve Months of the Year Events Picture Scroll by Hanabusa Itchō.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs the name would indicate, the scroll depicts various Japanese customs, events, and objects associated with the months of the year, with one painting for each event. I took the time to identify most of the following paintings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe first painting is that of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShōgatsu, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNew Years Day, and the most important event in the Japanese calendar, where a family might go so far to decorate the porch, household shrine, or ornamental alcove. You can see in this painting the Traditional New Year shimekazari decoration at the entrance to a house, whilst a young child receives a gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe second painting is possibly that of \u003cb\u003eHatsu-uma, \u003c\/b\u003eand is celebrated in honor of Inari, where festivals are held at shrines to Inari. You can see a scene of revelers off to the shrine, while a merchant is selling trinkets including small statues of Inari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe third painting is that of a rather popular scene, a \u003cb\u003eHanami\u003c\/b\u003e, or flower viewing, featuring picnickers and visitors strolling by to see the cherry blossoms boom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fourth painting seems to be that for \u003cb\u003eHigan\u003c\/b\u003e, the weeklong Buddhist holiday taking place around the spring equinox and is a period of spiritual reflection and honoring ancestors, providing an opportunity to visit the family graves. This painting does not depict any graves, but rather several generations of one family visiting a large tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe fifth painting appears to be a depiction of \u003cb\u003eTango no Sekku\u003c\/b\u003e, otherwise known as Children’s Day, the festival held to give thanks for the healthy development of youth, with scenes of children playing, and samurai armor on display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe seventh painting is that of a \u003cb\u003eBon Odori\u003c\/b\u003e. Where many people dress in yukata and gather in the local town square or at a shrine to dance in a circle to the rhythm of traditional songs. This originated as a tribute to the souls of the dead but has in most cases diverged from these roots to become more a communal way of enjoying the hot summer nights. The gatherings were also once seen as an excellent opportunity for young, unmarried men and women to mingle and find a partner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe eighth painting is that of a \u003cb\u003eTsukimi\u003c\/b\u003e, or Moon Viewing. Similar to a Hanami, this is a custom that presents the opportunity to savor the beauty of a clear autumn sky illuminated by a full moon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe ninth and tenth paintings are possibly depicting different scenes of \u003cb\u003eAki no Higan\u003c\/b\u003e, being the weeklong Buddhist holiday taking place around the autumn equinox, and just like its spring counterpart, so too is this a period of reflection, with one painting showing flowers being tended to at a possible memorial or grave, and the same generational trio of family amongst the autumn trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe 11th painting is a depiction of \u003cb\u003eShichi-Go-San, \u003c\/b\u003ewhere young children are dressed in their finest attire and brought with their families to visit shrines, to give thanks for their growth, and to prayer for continued good health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe 12th and final painting is a depiction of \u003cb\u003eKotohajime, \u003c\/b\u003ethe custom where people start to prepare for the New Year by thoroughly cleaning their homes. There is also time spend towards preparing seasonal treats such as mochi and more, of which this painting does show mochi being actively prepared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been produced on fine torinoko paper and beautifully decorated with profuse usage of gold sprays to decorate the borders. While the figures are not heavily detailed, they are all uniquely drawn and each have their own lively character, and care has been taken to the linework and details of their vestments and kimono patterns, from the humblest to more elaborate example. Even something as simple as a picnic blanket somehow has considerable technique put into it, not just simply appearing as a flat design, but with substance. The \u003ci\u003efukinuki yatai\u003c\/i\u003e technique is used here as well, where we can see beyond the roof of the buildings where individuals may be residing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono has been attributed to the Early to Mid Edo Period artist \u003cb\u003eHanabusa Itchō \u003c\/b\u003e(1652-1724), bearing his signature and seal(?). Originally called Taga Choko, he studied under Kano Yasunobu in Edo from the age of 15 but was later excommunicated. Not satisfied with the formulaic style of the Kano school at the time, he is said to have studied the Tosa school, Iwasa Matabei, and Hishikawa Moronobu. In 1693 (Genroku 6), he incurred the wrath of the Edo Shogunate and was exiled to Miyakejima. Seven years later he was pardoned and returned to Edo, where he changed his name to Ei Itcho. He excelled in urban genre paintings filled with a stylish artistic style, and was also skilled in haiku and music, making him renowned as a connoisseur of his time. His major works include \"Sun Waiting Scroll,\" \"Horse Pulling in the Morning,\" and \"Dance with Cloth Dye.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOn note of the attribution, although the paintings are certainly in his bright and stylish manner, and the piece signed “\u003ci\u003eHanabusa Itcho hitsu”, \u003c\/i\u003ethe artist seal is a bizarre example I have never seen before. It does not appear to be a crudely copied seal, but simply one I do not recognize in the slightly. The wooden box bears several early inscriptions further adding to the stated attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings have been laid down and bound in a scroll for preservation, with a beautiful brocade decorated cover, and there are \u003ci\u003ejikusaki\u003c\/i\u003e (knobs). There is a wooden box to accompany the scroll, preserving the contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne brocade decorated \u003ci\u003eemakimono\u003c\/i\u003e (picture scroll) on paper, 31.5 x 620 cm full size, 31.5 x 560 cm main paintings. The knobs are not included as part of the measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis emakimono is in very good shape, with minimal wear and rubbing to the brocade fabric. There are a few early crease marks, and minor, scattered staining, more to the crease marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630942880055,"sku":null,"price":16250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_221335.jpg?v=1769973869"},{"product_id":"a-set-of-eight-folding-fan-paintings-in-the-style-of-nara-ehon-or-yamato-e-painting-circa-1750-1850-scenes-of-a-heian-period-tale-hand-painted-and-bordered-with-gold","title":"A Set of Eight Folding Fan Paintings, in the Style of Nara Ehon or Yamato-E Painting, Circa 1750-1850. 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Scenes of a Heian Period Tale, Hand Painted and Bordered with Gold\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Mid to Late Edo Period, beautifully hand painted 18th century set of eight folding fan paintings, in the style of a Nara Ehon or Yamoto-E painting, by an unknown artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings feature scenes from a Heian Period tale and seem to focus on a romantic story between two nobles, their robes and kimonos indicating some degree of status, as they reside in courtyards. The scenes change from various location to location, though two appear to be of the same location overseeing the ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe paintings present a variety of hues for the attire, the courtyards and greenery, all being accentuated by gold to the upper and lower borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDuring the Edo Period, and with the prevalence and popularity of Nara Ehon books, many artists would produce fan paintings, often covering Heian Period tales and events, with many being assembled to tell entire stories on folding screens or albums, such as the Heike Monogatari, or Genji Monogatari, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSeven hand painted folding fans on paper, 50 x 19.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese paintings are in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear to each painting, mostly to each folding point of the paintings, and heavier wear to a few edges. The paintings are curled somewhat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51631215837495,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260109_170212.jpg?v=1769965117"},{"product_id":"folding-fan-painting-in-the-style-of-nara-ehon-or-yamato-e-painting-circa-1800-1850-a-scene-from-a-heian-period-tale-two-nobles-and-a-cherry-blossom-tree-hand-painted-and-bordered-with-gold","title":"Folding Fan Painting, in the Style of Nara Ehon or Yamato-E Painting, Circa 1800-1850. 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A Scene from a Heian Period Tale, Two Nobles and a Cherry Blossom Tree, Hand Painted and Bordered with Gold\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA Late Edo Period, beautifully hand painted 19th century folding fan painting, in the style of a Nara Ehon or Yamoto-E painting, by an unknown artist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe painting features a scene from a Heian Period tale and displays two nobles seated within indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe painting presents a variety of hues for the figures and their attire, and the courtyards and greenery, all being accentuated by gold to the borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDuring the Edo Period, and with the prevalence and popularity of Nara Ehon books, many artists would produce fan paintings, often covering Heian Period tales and events, with many being assembled to tell entire stories on folding screens or albums, such as the Heike Monogatari, or Genji Monogatari, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne hand painted folding fan on paper, 52 x 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis painting is in very good shape, with some rubbing and wear, and a sharp fold at the center. 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An extremely Scarce Nara Ehon of this Otogi Zoshi Tale, a Japanese Cinderella\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAn Early Edo Period, 17th century series of 16 beautifully illuminated Yamato-E paintings, possibly for a Nara Ehon narrative, and made for the tale of the Bowl-Bearer Princess, taken from the Otogi-zōshi Collection of Muromachi Period prose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOriginally written in the Muromachi Period, the tale varies at times but begins with a couple and their beautiful daughter. On her deathbed, the girl's elderly mother makes her promise to always wear a wooden bowl on her head to cover her beauty. Following this, her father marries again, and the girl is left with a cruel stepmother. Escaping from the abusive household, the girl ends up in the employment in a lord’s mansion, where the lord’s son sees beneath her wooden bowl, and is enraptured by her beauty. When it is time for a bridal selection, Hachikazuki participates, and is chosen by the lord’s son, though she states her bowl must stay on throughout the ceremony. The ending differs, but regardless, it is a happy one when the bowl either falls or breaks from Hachikazuki’s head, revealing or turning into a trove of jewels and treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEach painting has been produced on fine torinoko paper, and the paintings are beautifully produced with profuse usage of gold leaf, gold inks, and clouds to decorate the borders. The detailing to each figure and building are also finely painted, with significant attention to detail on the vestments and kimono patterns, the courtyards and mansion halls, and even shading techniques used on the gardens and greenery. The \u003ci\u003efukinuki yatai\u003c\/i\u003e technique is used here as well, where we can see beyond the roof of the buildings where individuals may be residing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAs these paintings are without any accompanying text or contemporary inscriptions, we can only roughly date these paintings based off the style of painting and illumination, as well as comparing to similarly produced Nara Ehon and when those examples were dated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBased on some of the incurred damage, it is most likely that the paintings were at some point pasted onto a folding screen to serve as décor, later removed, and then laid down on sheets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFrom the Muromachi to Mid Edo Period, Nara Ehon were produced in both booklet and scroll format, typically drawing from tales of the Otogi-zōshi, regular scenes of life, and other sources. There is a theory that they were created by Buddhist sculptors such as those at Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara, but the name was created after the Meiji period, and the relationship to Nara is unknown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e16 illuminated Nara Ehon, shikishi format paintings on paper, mounted on sheets, 20 x 17.5 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThese paintings are in fair shape, with wear and rubbing to the paintings, and staining to several. Some of the paintings have suffered heavier cracking than others, with loss noted mostly to the faces of some of the figures. 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