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Antique Edo Japanese woodblock book Shunshoku minato no hana - Spring Flowers of the Harbor, set 15
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About this item
"Shunshoku minato no hana"
"Spring Flowers of the Harbor"
A classical late-Edo literary work belonging to the tradition of ninjōbon, an important genre of urban sentimental prose in 19th-century Japan.
Complete set of 15 stitched volumes.
Author: Tamenaga Shunsui (1790–1843).
Illustrations: Utagawa Kunimaro, Baiji.
Dating: Tenpō 12 (1841), dated according to the preface.
Printing technique: woodblock print.
This work is documented in major Japanese academic and university library collections and is regarded as a representative example of Edo-period ninjōbon. It was reprinted in the 20th century as part of corpus editions of classical Japanese literature.
Condition
Antique condition. The set shows natural age-related characteristics typical of an original Edo-period woodblock-printed book, including overall toning of the paper, local staining, and signs of long-term use. Some losses and damages are present, including traces of insect activity. No restorations. The condition is consistent with the age and historical context of the object.
Size (approx.)
12 × 18 × 0.7 cm (each volume)
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Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido)
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