This is an original antique Japanese Noh chant book dating from Kyoho 18 which corresponds to 1733.
The book is printed on traditional Japanese washi paper using woodblock printing and represents the historical book culture associated with Noh theater and Yokyoku chanting.
Type: Antique Japanese Noh Chant Book
Subject: Noh Theater and Yokyoku
Publication Year: 1733
Japanese Era: Kyoho 18
Historical Period: Edo Period
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
Material: Washi Paper
Binding: Traditional Japanese Binding
Thickness: Approx 1.5 cm
Yokyoku books contain the texts used for Noh chanting and performance study. Books of this type preserve the traditional vertical Japanese text format and printing style associated with historical Noh culture.
This example dates from the early eighteenth century and is more than 290 years old. The traditional washi paper and woodblock printing make it an interesting historical object as well as a collectible Japanese book.
This is a very old antique book and shows substantial signs of age and use.
There is age related toning, staining, foxing, rubbing, corner wear and insect damage. The paper and binding also show deterioration consistent with long term storage.
Completeness has not been checked leaf by leaf and missing pages cannot be ruled out. Please carefully review all photographs before purchasing. The photographs are an important part of the condition description.
Recommended for collectors of Edo period books, Japanese Wahon, Noh theater, Yokyoku, woodblock printing, washi paper, Japanese performing arts and historical Japanese documents.
The book will be carefully packed to protect the fragile paper and binding during international shipping from Japan. Tracking will be provided.