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81. Or 904

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 904
Title:
Ise monogatari zue 伊勢物語図会
Scope & Content:
An illustrated manuscript of 'The Tales of Ise' , a collection of waka poems and narrative text arranged in 125 sections, which recounts the amorous adventures of a central character popularly identified as the poet and courtier Ariwara no Narihira 在原業平 (825-880). Title on title slip: 伊勢物語圖會.
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1520-1560
Extent:

3 volumes

82. Or 918

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 918
Title:
Kobandokoro nite sujigane tamabuki no zu 小判所ニテ筋金玉吹之図
Scope & Content:
'Illustrations showing the smelting of gold balls in the mint'. This is the third part of a manuscript in three rolls depicting the activities in and around the gold and silver mines on the island of Sado, Japan. Based on the equipment shown, the manuscript depicts the appearance of the mines ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1810-1820
Extent:
1 scroll

83. Or 919

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 919
Title:
Dōtokoya no zu 銅床屋之図
Scope & Content:
'Illustrations of the copper smeltery'. This is the second part of a manuscript in three rolls depicting the activities in and around the gold and silver mines on the island of Sado, Japan.　 Based on the equipment shown, the manuscript depicts the appearance of the mines between 1759 and 1789 a...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1810-1820
Extent:
1 scroll

84. Or 920

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 920
Title:
Kinginzan shikinaioka kasegikata no zu 金銀山敷内岡稼方之図
Scope & Content:
Illustrations of working methods inside the gold and silver mines'. This is the first part of a manuscript in three scrolls depicting the activities in and around the gold and silver mines on the island of Sado, Japan.　 Based on the equipment shown, the manuscript depicts the appearance of the ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1810-1820
Extent:
1 scroll

85. Or 949

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 949
Title:
[Japanese confectionery designs]
Scope & Content:
Untitled manuscript containing illustrations and descriptions of Japanese confectionery (wagashi 和菓子).
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1800-1850
Extent:
1 volume (17 folios)

86. Or 7449

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 7449
Title:
Chōsen kokuji toku 朝鮮國字讀
Scope & Content:
A copy of a Korean reading book written by the Japanese scholar and bureaucrat Arai Hakuseki 新井白石 (1657-1725). The Korean rendering of the title is 'Chosŏn kukcha tok'. The text is in Korean Hangŭl script with a Japanese interlinear translation in katakana/kanji script. The colophon is dated 172...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese and Korean
Date Range:
1720-1885
Extent:

1 volume (37 folios)

87. Or 12174

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12174
Title:
Hashidate no honji 橋立の本地
Scope & Content:
'The True Form of Hashidate'. Also known as 'Bontenkoku 梵天国'. An illustrated otogizōshi story of unknown authorship composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573), it recounts the origins of the Nariaiji 成相寺 Temple at Amanohashidate. Title on title slip: 橋たてのほん地 一. Volume 1 of 2 only. The ma...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1600-1640
Extent:
1 scroll

88. Or 12227

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12227
Title:
Otekagami 御手鑑
Scope & Content:
A folding album containing 50 examples of calligraphy by Japanese historical figures ranging from the 8th to late 16th centuries. Begins with Emperor Shōmu 聖武天皇 (701-756) and Empress Kōmyō 光明皇后 (701-760) and ends with Kobori (Enshū) Masakazu 小堀(遠州) 正一 (1579-1647). Many of the specimens bear the ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
750-1650
Extent:

1 volume (38 folios)

89. Or 12415

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12415
Title:
Kohitsu tekagami 古筆手鑑
Scope & Content:
An album containing 169 specimens of calligraphy by Japanese historical figures ranging from the 8th to early17th centuries, beginning with Empress Kōmyō 光明皇后 (701-760). Many of the specimens bear the official appraisal stamp 'Kinzan 琴山'. The album itself is undated but was probably put togethe...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
750-1650
Extent:

1 volume (25 folios)

90. 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