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Subject Japanese fiction -- 1185-1600

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 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

3. 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

4. Or 12440

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12440
Title:
Taishokan [Taishokkan] 大織冠
Scope & Content:
‘The Great Embroidered Cap’. A kōwakamai (recitative dance) of unknown authorship composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). The text tells the story of Kōhakunyo,the daughter of Fujiwara Kamatari, a powerful noble of the 7th century and the only individual to hold the court rank of ‘Tais...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1560-1640
Extent:

3 volumes

5. 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

6. Or 12570

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12570
Title:
Iwaya いわや
Scope & Content:
A version of 'Iwaya no sōshi 岩屋草子', an illustrated otogizōshi story of the 'mamakomono 継子物' (stepchild/wicked stepmother) category. Of unknown authorship but probably composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). It concerns the daughter of Middle Counsellor Horikawa Koretaka 堀川中納言惟仲 whose s...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1780
Extent:

3 volumes

7. Or 12690

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12690
Title:
Taishokan [Taishokkan] 大織冠
Scope & Content:
‘The Great Embroidered Cap’. Title on title slip : たいしよくわん A kōwakamai (recitative dance) of unknown authorship composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). The text tells the story of Kōhakunyo, the daughter of Fujiwara Kamatari, a powerful noble of the 7th century and the only individua...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1580-1620
Extent:

1 scroll

8. Or 12885

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12885
Title:
Hachikazuki はちかづき　[鉢かずき]
Scope & Content:
'The Girl with the Bowl on her Head', an illustrated otogizōshi story of the 'mamakomono 継子物' ('stepchild stories' or 'wicked stepmother stories') category. Of unknown authorship the tale was composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). It tells of a girl whose dying mother places a bowl on...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1780
Extent:

3 volumes

9. Or 12897

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12897
Title:
Hachikazuki はちかづき　[鉢かずき]
Scope & Content:
'The Girl with the Bowl on her Head', an illustrated otogizōshi story of the 'mamakomono 継子物' ('stepchild stories' or 'wicked stepmother stories') category. Of unknown authorship the tale was composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). It tells of a girl whose dying mother places a bowl on...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1780
Extent:

3 volumes

10. Or 12909

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 12909
Title:
Kachō Fūgetsu 花鳥風月
Scope & Content:
‘Flower and Birds and Wind and Moon’. An illustrated otogizōshi tale of unknown authorship composed during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573). Title on title slip: Kachō Fūgetsu 花鳥風月. Also known as Ōgiawase monogatari 扇合物語 (The Competition of Illustrated Fans). Summary: in the time of Retired Em...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Japanese
Date Range:
1640-1680
Extent:

2 volumes