Hashihime
Imprint:
[The Lady of the Bridge], early-Edo period, 2 horizontal vols.
Description:
"Hashihime" is a illustrated tale about a woman who turns into "oni (demon)" by jealousy. This book is a representative example of Nara ehon which uses maniai-gami: paper with rock dust or clay.
FutureLearn:
Japaense Culture Through Rare Books
Created/Published
The latter half of 17th Century
Genre:
Illustrated Tales
Color:
#2E2E34
#373B44
#4C4E4F
#A7926A
#BCAD92
Size
Yokohon (Height 16cm × Width 23.1cm)
Binding Style:
Fukurotoji
Scripts/Fonts:
Hiragana and Kanji with Illustration
Source:
Keio University Library
110X@273@2