Collection: Manuscripts, Documents, and Bible Leaves

Kongōhan'nyakyō (The Diamond Sutra), 1871. Manuscript Edition of this Famed Sutra in Four Fascicles, Finely Inked by Hand

Bore Boluomi Duo Xinjing (The Heart Sutra) and Five of the Thirty-Three Aspects of Guanyin, Circa 1935-1963. A Manuscript of the Heart Sutra, and Five Paintings of Guanyin with Accompanying Calligraphy, by the Cousin of the Last Emperor of China

Monogatari Emakimono (Story Picture Scroll), 1847. A Charming Handscroll with 12 Short Stories, with 12 Colorful Paintings of Battles, Subterfuge, Assassination, and More

Shashinchō Kusabana (Photo Album of Flowers), Circa 1843. An Unknown Artist’s Botany Album, with 25 Pages of Floral Watercolor Paintings and Sketches

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