17th century Japanese military texts

Heading: (Japan) Author: Yamaga Sok? Title: Buky? zensho [and] Buky? sh?gaku - 6 books complete Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 1656 Description: 6 volumes. Ill

Title: L' ESTAMPE JAPONAISE Subject: Art/History Author: Gabriele Fahr-Becker Description: Softcover. French Text. First appeared in 17th century in Edo [Tokyo]. Publisher: Taschen. 2nd Edition, 2006

East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. early 17th century CE. A forged steel katana blade of nice length exhibiting a shinogi-zukuri shape and a shortened (o-suriage) tang set in honzukuri mountings.

O-Jikishi (large square picture), an illustration from an unidentified episode in "The Tale of the Genji" or "Genji Monogatari", written in the 11th century CE by Murasaki Shikibu, a court lady, Japan

Japan, ca 17th to 18th century. Rare! Bronze candle holder in the form of an ear cup. Egg-shaped implement with hinged lid that folds out to show a short pricket and spout that allows melted wax to be

**Originally Listed At $1500** East Asia, Japan/Ryukyu Islands, Edo Period, Ryukyu Kingdom, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A striking lacquered box with mother-of-pearl inlay and goldfoil painting (know

Reproduction 17th C Japanese Samurai Armor. This reproduction 17th century Japanese samurai armor includes upper body / chest armor, head and face armor, and a display stand. Armor features brass and

Reproduced from 17th Century lithographs depicting various cavalry uniforms throughout Europe. Dimensions: (Frame) H 16.5" x W 14" ; (Sight) H 12" x W 9.75" Condition: Not examined out of frames. Prin

East Asia, Japan, Tsushima Province, Tokugawa period, ca. late 17th to early 18th century CE. A fine wheel-thrown pottery tea bowl presenting with a concave, discoid foot, a bulbous body, and a gently

Group of five 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain plates featuring a blue sunburst shaped vignette of two figures under a tree on a riverbank. With an inscription on the background above the figures

17th century Japanese woodblock print by Hishikawa Moronobu (in fine condition), 9.25"x13.3"

17th century Japanese woodblock print by Hishikawa Moronobu (worm hole), 14"x10"

**First Time At Auction** East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. 1615 to 1624 CE, signed by Hashimoto Shinzaemon Tadayoshi (1572-1632 CE). An incredible wakizashi with a single-edged blade, a scabbar

Carved Figure of a Seated Woman, delicate features and draped robe, braided hair, 4 1/4" tall. Missing right hand, shrinkage cracks and yellowing, but still have a dignified presence and wonderful cha

Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1630 CE. An incredible samurai's katana with a slightly curved, single-edged blade, a saya (scabbard) made of wood studded with white and purple shell, and a handle (tsuka

Rare Signed 17th C Japanese Cane Sword, Lacquered Birch Bark Scabbard. Signed Sukenobu, Awa – Ashū-jū Sukenobu Kanbun (1661-1673). 27 inch blade including tang. Tang measures 5.25 inches,

Rare 17th C Japanese Court Beauty & Puppy Scroll Painting in colors on paper with ink inscription and two small seals; mounted to silk brocade scroll. Height of art 33 inches (84 cm.) X width 15 1/2 i

**Originally Listed At $150** East Asia, Japan, Edo period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A finely preserved pair of waraji (sandals) that are formed from rough straw fibers woven around a central fibrous core

The sword with temepered steel blade in excellent untouched condition with clear temper line, very sharp, the handle with snakeskin and cloth wrapping, the tsuba with gold inlay designs, the kashira w

Shinto tanto, 8 inch length of cutting edge, signed Naminohira Yasuyuki, ca. 1600s, mideare hamon, in nice samurai style koshirae with fine details on tsuka and fuchi. Total length (inside scabbard if

17TH CENTURY MILITARY SCIENCE AND PRACTICE VOLUME, Robert Ward, "Animadversions of Warre; or, A Militarie Magazine of the Truest Rules, and Ablest Instructions, for the Managing of Warre. Composed, of

Japanese gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha; standing atop a lotus base with hands in mudra; 17th Century; H: 16 1/2" (approx.)

Signed by the maker upside down, very unusual, can't translate. Good polish, wavy temper, beautiful grain, old polish, no cracks, a couple of tiny flea bits, hard to photograph, nice Sukashi Tsuba, a

Shinto tanto, 8 inch length of cutting edge, mumei unsigned, ca. 1600?s, doranba hamon, in nice samurai style koshirae. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 13 1/8".~~. Detailed condition repor