A copy of a tea ceremony manual by Takeuchi Tsunetoyo 竹内経豊 with diagrams of how to lay out the implements involved. Dated 1693 [Genroku 6]. Possibly later copy.
“Essay of the Heart”. A satire on the hypocrisy of human nature written by Matsudaira Sadanobu 松平定信 (1758-1829), author of the Kansei Reforms, following his fall from influence. Hand-coloured picture scroll containing illustrations by Takezawa Yōkei 竹沢養渓 (d. 1808) of courtiers, ministers etc. wit...