{"product_id":"a-selection-of-forty-unidentified-tanzaku-poetry-strips-by-numerous-calligraphers-circa-1336-1650-illuminated-manuscripts-on-paper","title":"A Selection of Forty Unidentified Tanzaku Poetry Strips by Numerous Calligraphers, Circa 1336-1650. Illuminated Manuscripts on Paper","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 Selection of Forty Unidentified Tanzaku Poetry Strips by Numerous Calligraphers, Circa 1336-1650. Illuminated Manuscripts on Paper\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Various\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good to 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 vast collection of 40 Muromachi to Early Edo Period, 14th to early 17th century selection of ten \u003ci\u003etanzaku\u003c\/i\u003e format strips of poetry by various calligraphers and likely several nobles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"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 strip is written in a fine hand showcasing different brushstrokes and skill, and each piece has been painted and decorated beautifully, the majority illuminated with gold spray, golden reeds, and floral gatherings in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"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 pieces are all lacking any appraisal seals or identifying tags, they are being sold as one mixed lot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eForty \u003ci\u003etanzaku\u003c\/i\u003e format strips of decorated and illuminated poetry on paper, 35 x 5.1 cm smallest to 37.6 x 5.8 cm largest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"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 manuscripts are in very good shape, with minor rubbing and wear to each piece. Four of the strips have minor worm tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"That Guy With The Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51634529468727,"sku":null,"price":6200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/1589\/4371\/files\/20260111_143516.jpg?v=1769973806","url":"https:\/\/thatguywiththebooks.com\/products\/a-selection-of-forty-unidentified-tanzaku-poetry-strips-by-numerous-calligraphers-circa-1336-1650-illuminated-manuscripts-on-paper","provider":"That Guy With The Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}