Bunshō no sōshi

Imprint:

[The Tale of Bunshō], 2 vols., early Edo period printing, tanroku-bon

Description:

This "Bunshō No Sōshi" is one of the tanroku-bon (red and green books) series. Various colors were added by hand, and it is possible that the makers were influenced by European models.

FutureLearn:

Japaense Culture Through Rare Books

Created/Published

The first half of 17th Century

Genre:

Illustrated Tales

Color:

■ #312F2B
■ #595144
■ #89785D
■ #9F8E72
■ #B9AB93

Size

Binding Style:

Fukurotoji

Scripts/Fonts:

Hiragana and Kanji with Illustration

Source:

Keio University Library
110X@443@1