Shōzoku zushiki: On the Costumes of Nobles
by Yanagi Chikamatsu
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About This Item
Yanagi Chikamatsu, Shōzoku zushiki, Kyoto 1688; two volumes, 32, 30 leaves; 22.5 x 16 cm. Many woodblock illustrations. Some worming (see photos); overall in good condition.
An important and highly illustrated history of the attire of the Japanese Imperial Court, with many examples of decorated kimono as well as accessories like shoes, hats, belts, swords, quivers, fans, and so on. One of the most important early books on kimono. Extensively described by Brown.
British Library has only vol. 1 of this edition in an impression from worn blocks.
A very rare book.
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- Bookseller
- Ebattt-books (CH)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B-37
- Title
- Shōzoku zushiki
- Author
- Yanagi Chikamatsu
- Format/Binding
- Japanese stitch binding
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Tomikura Tahē, Genroku Gannen
- Place of Publication
- Kyoto
- Date Published
- 1688
- Pages
- 124
- Size
- 22.5 x 16 cm
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Kimono, Tenno, Costume, Japan
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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