【Product Description】

• This is an authentic hand-drawn Japanese manuscript containing 14 castle maps (nawabari), dating from 1833 (Tempo 4) during the Edo period.

• The manuscript contains 14 meticulously rendered castle maps illustrating not only the layouts of Japanese castles but also their surrounding rivers, mountains, valleys, roads, coastlines, and other natural features that played a vital role in their defensive planning. Detailed handwritten annotations further enrich the manuscript with valuable military and geographical insights.

• Executed with delicate hand coloring in black, blue, green, and ochre, the manuscript beautifully integrates architectural plans with sweeping landscapes. The harmonious balance between bold geometric fortifications and flowing natural forms creates compositions of exceptional artistic beauty and remarkable visual sophistication.

• More than a collection of castle plans, this manuscript is a fascinating study of military geography, demonstrating how natural terrain and defensive architecture were strategically united in Edo-period Japan. Its striking combination of abstract geometric design, expressive landscape painting, and historical cartography gives the work a timeless aesthetic that feels surprisingly modern.

• An outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of samurai history, Japanese castles, military architecture, historical cartography, antique Japanese manuscripts, and collectors of Japanese art.

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【Condition】

・As this is a very old antique, there are various signs of age and wear (including toning, foxing, creases, scuffs, folds, stains, dirt, tears, and numerous wormholes). Please examine the photos carefully to judge the condition before buying.

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【Size】

・Height: Approx. 27.2 cm (10.7 in)

・Width: Approx. 19.6 cm (7.7 in)

(Please allow for minor variations due to amateur measurement.)

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【Shipping】

・Free Shipping! The item will be shipped from Japan via Expedited Shipping (FedEx, DHL, or UPS) with a tracking number.

・We will select the best courier depending on your location to ensure fast and secure delivery.

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【International Buyers - Please Note】

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• Please check with your local customs office for any possible import charges before purchasing.