Collection: Manuscripts, Documents, and Bible Leaves

A Selection of Ten Tanzaku Poetry Strips by Nobles and Calligraphers, Including a Student of Shōkadō Shojo, Circa 1600-1660. Illuminated Manuscripts on Paper

A Selection of Six Tanzaku Strips by Various Calligraphers, Circa 1500-1650. Illuminated Manuscripts on Paper

Amida Nyorai Zazō (The Seated Amida Buddha), Circa 1050-1250. An Extremely Rare Heian to Kamakura Period Painting of the Buddha, Beautifully Illuminated

A Thangka of the Manifestation of Padmasambhava, or Guru Rinponche, Accompanied by Several Heavenly and Wrathful Deities, Circa 1880-1920. A Tibetan Painting, Colored Vibrantly

Calligraphy Album of Waka Poetry and Calligraphy, Circa 1630-1673. 32 Pieces of Beautifully Painted and Illuminated Calligraphy, belonging to the Great-Grandson of Akechi Mitsuhide, Killer of Nobunaga Oda

Rissho Ankokuron (On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land), Copied Date of 1260 (Bun'ō 1), but Likely Circa 1550-1650. Rare Manuscript Copy of Nichiren’s Treatise on How to Bring Peace and Security to Japan

Tanuki no Majutsu Makimono (The Magic of the Tanuki Picture Scroll), 1928. A Delightful Emakimono Tale of a Raccoon, with Numerous Painted Scenes of a Comical Nature, and Several Hell Scenes, including a Demonic Procession

Tōryū Shin Hinagata? (New Toryu Model), Circa 1800-1850. A Manuscript Sketchbook of Animals and Mythical Beasts, with Numerous Creatures Beautifully Inked, in 34 Pages

Shenhua an Chuan (Mythical Case Records), Circa 1550-1650. An Illuminated Manuscript of Chinese Mythological Tales and Prayers, with Twenty-Nine Star Charts and Constellation Gatherings

Goyozeiten’no Gyohitsu (Emperor Go-Yōzei Handwriting), 1586(?). An Exceptional Set of Five Brocade Bound Miniature Painting Albums, by the 107th Emperor of Japan. 74 Beautiful Pages of Paintings

Edo Jidai no Fūzoku-shi (A History of Manners and Customs in the Edo Period), Circa 1650-1700. An Exceedingly Rare, Large Silk Emakimono Handscroll with Scenes of Women, Wakashu, and Courtesans, with a Tea Party, Leisure Boats, and a Game of Go

Imperial Procession for a Noble, Circa 1600-1700. A Beautifully Hand painted Emakimono Handscroll, With Dozens of Vibrantly Painted Figures, All Detailed, and with Gorgeous Landscapes