Nara Ehon: History and Traditions of the Kifune Shintō Shrine, Chū
Titles
- 貴船の本地 中 （三巻三冊）
- Kifune no honji
Artist
Unknown
(Japanese)
Datemid 17th-late 17th Century
GeographyJapan
MediumHand-painted book; ink and color on paper
DimensionsYokohon: 6 7/16 × 9 1/2 in. (16.4 × 24.1 cm)
ClassificationsBooks & Manuscripts
Credit LineGift of Mr. Robert Allerton, 1958 (3339.1)
Object number3339.1b
Description15 hand painted illustrations of Nara Yehon produced for general sale (in other words not done on special commission). The covers of this Nara Yehon are of the type that Toda mentions as being typical.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Story of the marriage of a minister's son to a devil's daughter, their parting, casting away of all devils and their final reunion.
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