Yoroigi no maki, Narabi ni Fuko, Yoshisada ki

Ise, Sadatake [original author]; Kano, Nobuyuki [copyist]

Verlag: Manuscript, copied in Tempo 12, 1841

Beschreibung

The present book is a compilation of three different texts concerning the life of the illustrious samurai of ancient times, Minamoto Yoshiie (1039-1106) and Nitta Yoshisada (1301-1338). The first part is a famous book Yoshiie ason yoroi chakuyo shidai , written in 1780 by Sadatake Ise (1717-1784), a courtier writer who was attentive to the ritual aspects of aristocratic life. In the first 27 pages of the present manuscript he focuses on the legendary example of the Heian warrior Minamoto Yoshiie and his samurai outfit, including depictions and instructions of the layers of armor, from the underwear to the helmet. The second part does not belong to Ise Sadatake, but contains a 13-page explanation on different parts of the samurai armor, using the example of Yoshiie. The explanation is accompanied with colorful illustrations. The final part tells of the legendary life of the warrior Nitta Yoshisada, across 40 pages. Text in Japanese. One volume complete. 26.5 x 20cm. Manuscript. 40 pp. 33 ill. Brush, ink, water colours. Ex-owner stamps on the first and last pages, also on the end paper. Paper browning. Wormholes and water stains on the margins. Pages repaired. Occasional stains. Original fukuro toji binding. Original title slip. Paper wrappers are worn, soiled and worm holed. Very good condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1251

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Yoroigi no maki, Narabi ni Fuko, Yoshisada ki

Verlag: Manuscript, copied in Tempo 12

Erscheinungsdatum: 1841

Einband: Soft cover

Zustand: Very Good