{"product_id":"edo-period-japanese-woodblock-book-illustrated-historical-shrine-text-folded-binding-18th-19th-century-b184","title":"Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Book – Illustrated Historical \u0026 Shrine Text – Folded Binding – 18th–19th Century - B184","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eJapanese woodblock-printed book from the Edo period (c. 18th–early 19th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling example of early Japanese popular publishing. Printed on handmade washi paper and bound in traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003efukuro-toji (side-stitched) style\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eextensive classical Japanese text\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003estriking monochrome illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting warriors, combat scenes, and mytho-historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eThe text appears to reference \u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eimperial reign years, calendrical cycles, shrine matters, and historical events\u003c\/strong\u003e, suggesting use as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eeducational, devotional, or semi-historical reference\u003c\/strong\u003e for Edo-period readers. The illustrations are carved with expressive line work typical of early woodblock printing, offering a vivid glimpse into how history and legend were visually transmitted before modern printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eThe book remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003estructurally intact and highly displayable\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eJapanese antiquarian books, ukiyo-e ephemera, or pre-Meiji cultural artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003egenuine historical object\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eKEY DETAILS \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period (18th–early 19th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woodblock printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukuro-toji (folded \u0026amp; side-stitched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – battle and historical scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eText:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Japanese (kanbun \/ kuzushiji style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade washi paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Edo-period printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GALLERY SEKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49169511645421,"sku":"49169511645421","price":23900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3937\/0477\/files\/IMG_7902-Photoroom.jpg?v=1766391638","url":"https:\/\/gallerysekai.com\/products\/edo-period-japanese-woodblock-book-illustrated-historical-shrine-text-folded-binding-18th-19th-century-b184","provider":"GALLERY SEKAI | Japanese Antique and Pop Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}