1862 Japanese Shaka Hassou Buddha Eight Phases Samurai Illustrated Mantei Oga
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1862 Japanese Shaka Hassou Buddha Eight Phases Samurai Illustrated Mantei Oga
A rare, 19th-century Japanese woodblock print of Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko.” “Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko” is a biography of Buddha written by Mantei Oga and illustrated by Ichiyousai Toyokuni. Buddhism originated in Northern India, or present-day Nepal where the historical Buddha (Prince Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha), was born and lived. When Buddhism arrived in Japan, Siddhartha became known in Japan as Shaka or Shakamuni. Stories of Shakas life were commonly told through selecting eight events to represent his life. This Shaka Hassou, was aimed at the general populace, using the "eight phases" as a device to teach the important points of Shakas life as well as a means of entertainment.
This rare 1862 edition is written in the typical handwritten column format with illustrations of weapons, battles, animals, samurai, courtesans, and more!
Item number: #16754
Price: $499
Mantei Oga
(Story of the Eight Phases of Shaka) (Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko) 釋迦八相å€æ–‡åº«(ã¿ã‚ˆã®ã²ã‹ã‚Š)
[Edo]: Joshuya Shigezo Bunkyu 2 [1862]
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
References:
Iwanami, Kokusho So Mokuroku 221625
Waseda University # 13 03785 1-93
Keio University, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books
Language: Japanese
Binding: Softcover; tight and secure
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (17.5cm x 11.5cm)
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16754
A rare, 19th-century Japanese woodblock print of Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko.” “Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko” is a biography of Buddha written by Mantei Oga and illustrated by Ichiyousai Toyokuni. Buddhism originated in Northern India, or present-day Nepal where the historical Buddha (Prince Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha), was born and lived. When Buddhism arrived in Japan, Siddhartha became known in Japan as Shaka or Shakamuni. Stories of Shakas life were commonly told through selecting eight events to represent his life. This Shaka Hassou, was aimed at the general populace, using the "eight phases" as a device to teach the important points of Shakas life as well as a means of entertainment.
This rare 1862 edition is written in the typical handwritten column format with illustrations of weapons, battles, animals, samurai, courtesans, and more!
Item number: #16754
Price: $499
Mantei Oga
(Story of the Eight Phases of Shaka) (Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko) 釋迦八相å€æ–‡åº«(ã¿ã‚ˆã®ã²ã‹ã‚Š)
[Edo]: Joshuya Shigezo Bunkyu 2 [1862]
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
References:
Iwanami, Kokusho So Mokuroku 221625
Waseda University # 13 03785 1-93
Keio University, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books
Language: Japanese
Binding: Softcover; tight and secure
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (17.5cm x 11.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
16754
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1862 Japanese Shaka Hassou Buddha Eight Phases Samurai Illustrated Mantei Oga
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