This is an antique Japanese Noh chant book titled Daibutsu Kuyo. It belongs to the Hosho School tradition of Noh theater.
The book dates from Taisho 15 which corresponds to 1926. It preserves the traditional Japanese text format used for Noh chanting and performance study.
Title: Daibutsu Kuyo
Japanese Title: 大佛供養
Volume: Soto Gomaki no Ni
Japanese Volume: 外五巻ノ二
School: Hosho School
Japanese School: 宝生流
Publication Year: 1926
Japanese Era: Taisho 15
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Subject: Noh Theater and Yokyoku
Number of Leaves: 12
Height: Approx 23 cm
Width: Approx 16.8 cm
Thickness: Approx 0.3 cm
Daibutsu Kuyo is a traditional Noh work and this volume was produced as an Utai or Yokyoku chant book for the Hosho School.
Books of this type were used for studying and practicing the vocal text of Noh performances. The traditional typography and binding make this an interesting example of Japanese performing arts material from the Taisho period.
This is an antique book from 1926 and shows substantial age related wear.
There is toning, staining, dirt, surface loss and insect damage. The cover, page edges and binding also show deterioration from long term storage.
Please carefully review all photographs before purchasing. The photographs are an important part of the condition description and show the actual item you will receive.
Recommended for collectors of Japanese Noh theater, Hosho School material, Yokyoku, Utai books, Taisho era publications, Wahon and traditional Japanese performing arts.
The book will be carefully packed to protect the old paper and binding during international shipping from Japan. Tracking will be provided.