{"product_id":"edo-period-japanese-illustrated-poetry-book-ukiyo-zoshi-style-romance-seasonal-scenes-18th-19th-century-b186","title":"Edo Period Japanese Illustrated Poetry Book – Ukiyo-zōshi Style – Romance \u0026 Seasonal Scenes – 18th–19th Century - B186","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003eEdo-period Japanese woodblock-printed book (late 18th–early 19th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine example of popular literary culture from pre-modern Japan. Printed on handmade washi paper, the book combines \u003cstrong data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003eclassical poetry and narrative prose\u003c\/strong\u003e with elegant monochrome illustrations depicting \u003cstrong data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"2040\"\u003ewomen, couples, landscapes, and seasonal moments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003eThe visual style follows the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2161\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003eukiyo-zōshi \/ kusazōshi tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, created for urban readers of the Edo period who enjoyed poetic storytelling, romance, and refined everyday scenes. The original \u003cstrong data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003eindigo-blue illustrated cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a standing bijin in flowing kimono, is particularly desirable and adds strong display and collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003eText is written in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003ekuzushiji-style classical Japanese\u003c\/strong\u003e, arranged to accompany each illustration, suggesting that poetry and image were meant to be read together. Scenes include moonlit rivers, bridges, interiors, and intimate moments between figures—reflecting Edo aesthetics of emotion, transience, and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2963\" data-start=\"2760\"\u003eThe volume remains structurally intact and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003eKEY DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period (late 18th–early 19th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated poetry \u0026amp; literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodblock print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukuro-toji (side-stitched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – genre scenes \u0026amp; landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original colored woodblock-printed cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eText:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Japanese (kuzushiji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade washi paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed original Edo-period item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GALLERY SEKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49169524162797,"sku":"49169524162797","price":14900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3937\/0477\/files\/IMG_7938-Photoroom.jpg?v=1772678048","url":"https:\/\/gallerysekai.com\/products\/edo-period-japanese-illustrated-poetry-book-ukiyo-zoshi-style-romance-seasonal-scenes-18th-19th-century-b186","provider":"GALLERY SEKAI | Japanese Antique and Pop Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}