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Hioki-ryū-sho makimono (Heki-ryū Scroll), 1605. An Early Illuminated Handscroll on the Martial Art of Archery, and the Hyki-ryu School, with Golden Illustrations

Hioki-ryū-sho makimono (Heki-ryū Scroll), 1605. An Early Illuminated Handscroll on the Martial Art of Archery, and the Hyki-ryu School, with Animal Paintings in Gold

Kōmyō Shingon (Light Mantra), 1717. A Manuscript Edition of the Mantra of Light, with Flowering Illuminations in Gold, With Sanskrit Text of the Mantra itself

Court Painting, Dancers performing the Bugaku Dance(?), accompanied by a Drummer, Circa 1800-1900

Rigyotomocho (Li Xiaodong's Calligraphy Style), Circa 1850-1890. A Beautiful Album of 20 Double Paged Ink and Wash Paintings in the Southern School Style, with a Calligraphy Forward by the Former chief retainer of the Hikone domain

Tōyama-ryū Bonseki (Toyama Style Tray Rocks), 1935. An Early Showa Era Manuscript on the Toyama School of Making Miniature Rock Landscapes on a Tray, with 44 Full-Page Arrangements

Nipponkoku Chizu (Map of Japan), Circa 1800-1868. An Original Late Edo Period Manuscript Atlas of Japan, in 36 Full Page Maps, and Providing Brief Descriptions for Tourists

A Collection of 22 Silk Paintings in Early Ukiyo-E Style, Circa 1750-1800. Various Paintings of Figures and Landscapes, 10 Depicting Women in Various Roles, from Shinto Priest, Courtesan, and More

Biwa Hōshi Dōchū-ki-zu? (Biwa Priest Travelogue), Not After 1841. An Emakimono Handscroll Depicting the Travels and Hardships of Travelling Biwa Performers, Including Blind Ones. 23 Painted Figures of Performing Artists of Early Japan

Haiga Makimono (Haiku Painting Scroll), 1680-1707. A Calligraphical Scroll with Ten Paintings, by Matsuo Basho’s Prized Disciple

A Collection of Seven Letters Penned by Edo Artist Tsubaki Chinzan, Circa 1820-1854. Calligraphy by a Noted Nanga Arist

Three Manuscript Sketchbooks of Various Compositions, Circa 1820-1854. Attributed to a Noted Nanga and Literati Artist Skill in the Southern School Style, with a Staggering 198 Pages of Inked Landscapes, Animals, and Much More