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Language Japanese Name Minamoto Yoshitsune, 1159-1189

1. Or 2346

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 2346
Title:
Gikeiki 義経記
Scope & Content:
'The Record of Yoshitsune' . An illustrated 'gunki monogatari' (war tale) of unknown authorship composed during the Muromachi Period and recounting the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経, younger brother of Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo 源頼朝. The manuscript is undated but probably dates from the e...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1680
Extent:

8 volumes

2. Or 12439

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12439
Title:
Benkei monogatari 弁慶物語
Scope & Content:
'The Tale of Benkei' . An illustrated otogizōshi story of unknown authorship, composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573), recounting the early life of the 12th century warrior monk Musashibō Benkei 武蔵坊弁慶 , his meeting with Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経, younger brother of Shōgun Minamoto no Y...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1680
Extent:

2 volumes

3. Or 12468

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12468
Title:
Horikawa youchi monogatari 堀河夜討物語
Scope & Content:
'The story of the night attack at Horikawa'. An illustrated Kōwakamai (recitative dance) of the Hōganmono ('Magistrate' i.e. Yoshitsune)category recounting an episode from the life of the tragic hero Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経, younger brother of Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo 源頼朝. Content: Suspi...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1680
Extent:

2 volumes

4. Or 13839

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 13839
Title:
Tengu no dairi 天狗の内裏
Scope & Content:
‘The Palace of the Tengu’. Title on title slip: 天狗の内裏. 上 (下）. An otogizoshi of unknown authorship of the Hōganmono ('Magistrate' i.e. Yoshitsune) genre recounting an episode from the life of the tragic hero Minamoto no Yoshitsune 源義経, younger brother of Shōgun Minamoto no Yoritomo 源頼朝. Summary...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1560-1600
Extent:

2 scrolls