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【Description】 Title The Imperial Treasures(Gyobutsu) Vol5 -Waka,Letters-by the Past Emperors Large format Cloth cover Glossy paper
Waka (和歌) or Yamato uta is a genre of Japanese poetry. Waka literally means Japanese poem in Japanese. The word was originally coined during the Heian period to differentiate native poetry from the kanshi (漢詩 "Chinese poems") that all educated Japanese people were also familiar with.
The retail price was about $130, good deal! It contains photos of 153 Great Works by the Past Emperors,represenative of Japan,from kamakura to Edo. There is a list of plates in English at the end of this item.
This book was publisehd in cooperation with The Imperial Household Agency!
"Gyobutsu" means private possetion imperial family has possessed and they are composed of paintings, swords and many kinds of items. Most of them have been nationalized since demise of showa Emperor and have been put in Sannomarushozokan It can be said that they are not only symbols of Japanese culture but also center of Japanese tradition.They are not designated as national treasure or important cultural asset because Agency of Cultural Affairs dosen't have jurisdiction. However,these are composed of articles which compare favorably with national treasure and important cultural properties.
In this item there are colored photos of Imperial Treasure s on glossy.Deluxe and Large-Format Book.The size is large enough to enjoy the beauty.
Clothcover w/slipcases Size approx 27cmx38cm text in Japanese Approx. 215 pages If you are interested in JapaneseE Imperial Treasures, this book would be a great collection for you!
【CONDITION】 This item was published 17 years ago, so there are *slight yellowing, wears on the pages *Slight stains on the cover and slipcase *but in good condition overall for its age Please see below photos to confirm the condition of this book.
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