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Manuscript Book of How to Wear Samurai Armour

Fascinating, dated, hand-written work

Manuscript Book of How to Wear Samurai Armour Fascinating, dated, hand-written work
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Manuscript Book of How to Wear Samurai Armour Fascinating, dated, hand-written work

[Japan] Impressive and very detailed manuscript showing the various parts of samurai armour and accessories. Based on a 1771 manuscript by Ise Heizo Sadatake, this manuscript was written by Yatsu Naotaka in 1850.

 

No place. Yatsu Naotaka (copied by). Dated Kaei 3 (1850).

 

16 leaves. 23.7 x 16.2cm.

 

In very good condition. Interesting covers with Japanese map design probably added later. Internally very good with only general age wear. b34061208

Manuscript Book of How to Wear Samurai Armour
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