Type : Kusazoshi, Woodblock print book (Small-sized book)

Topic : Kusazoshi by Oga Mantei, the author of popular books in the late Edo period. Kusazoshi is a general term for the illustrated entertainment books A book of stories depicting the eight phases of Shaka.published in Edo area since the middle of Edo period. Shaka Hasso Yamato Bunko is a full-length book from the first volume to 58th , which had been written for 26 years. It tells BuddhaÕs life in easy style with many powerful illustrations by the Ukiyoe artist.

Title : Shaka hasso yamato bunko Volume 38, (Ge)

Author : Mantei Oga

Artist : Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)

Publisher : Joshuya Shigezo

The estimated Period : Late Edo period (1858-1867)

Material : Paper

Book Dimensions : 177mm x 118mm(7in x 4.6in)

Weight : Total 13gram (.5oz)

Page : Total number of pages is about 20. (Illustrations pages + text pages) Most pages are illustration pages.

Condition : Antique item; (damaged by tear, spot, dirt, scribbles, worm-eaten holes, etc...) Please view pictures as they are a part of the description.

The work is not a modern reproduction, but an actual one which had been printed in 1858-1867(estimated).

CÓDIGO PROMO : "FREE3"