An authentic Meiji 43 (1910) edition of Kanze-ryū Yōkyoku Yōhon (観世流謡曲謡本), Volume Gaizan 3 — a traditional chant book of the Kanze school of Noh theatre.
This elegant book, printed and published by the Kanze-ryū Honnokai (観世流本行会) in Tokyo, preserves the lyrical scripts (yōkyoku) used in classical Noh performances. Each line is written in beautiful handwritten-style calligraphy, guiding performers through the rhythm and tone of traditional recitation.
The Kanze school, founded by Kan’ami (観阿弥) and Zeami (世阿弥) in the Muromachi period, is the most influential lineage in Noh, embodying the aesthetics of “yūgen” (幽玄) — subtle grace and depth.
Bound in traditional fukurotoji format with a sky-blue paper cover and gold cloud pattern, this work is both a historical document and a poetic artifact of Japanese stage art.
Ideal for collectors of Japanese performing arts, Noh theatre manuscripts, and Meiji-period literature.
