Collection: Manuscripts, Documents, and Bible Leaves

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

Shukajoshi-shugacho (Ms. Shoka’s Study Book), 1898. A Female Nanga Artist’s Collection of Work, with Dozens of Beautiful Ink Wash Paintings, with Some Color Examples. In Four Handscrolls

Kacho Oyobi Sansui no zu (Painting Album of Sites with Flowers and Birds), Circa 1870-1900. 24 Pages of Brightly Painted Illustrations of Floral Gatherings, Various Birds, and Landscapes

Arhat-Hyakutai (The 100 Forms of the Arhat), Circa 1860-1890. An Illustrated Manuscript Depicting Hundreds of Buddhist Arhats, with 72 Pages of Ink Groupings, all with Lively and Comical Expressions

Kamakura Jitsu-zu zakki (Ten Maps and Miscellaneous Notes of Kamakura), Circa 1860-1890. An Illustrated Manuscript of the City of Kamakura, with 14 Pages of Beautiful Ink and Pen Landscapes

Rekidai Ten'nō Rekishi Gajō (Historical Picture Book of Emperors), 1870-1900. A Monumental, Sumptuously Produced Album with 78 Paintings of Japan’s Emperors, in Great Detail

Nara-Gaki (Pictures of Nara's Landmarks), Circa 1880-1920. Ten Ink Wash Paintings of Beautiful Landscapes and Temples, and Two Paintings of Deer and Shrine Maidens

Kokon Meisho Roku (Famous Generals of Past and Present), Circa 1800-1860. 61 Pages of Hand Colored Illustrations of Notable Generals and Warlords from the Heian to Edo Period

Kayo Hiso Genko (On Training Horses), Circa 1800-1840. A Manuscript Copy of this Work on Horse Breeding, Training, and Nomenclature, with 34 Expertly Reproduced Full Page Illustrations of Horses