Bookstore situated in Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to have a look at our store! Work name: (Tsuki Hyakushi). For items condition please see photos and comment. Please understand that we occurred a simple check so there might be little oversight. We try to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. Although, the condition […]
A Yoshitoshi Tsukioka Woodblock print from the series 100 aspect of the moon. Moon of Kintoki’s mountain. This is a recarved relatively recent edition from Japan, that print the same way as in ancient times. I bought it few years ago in Japan. Very light paper, Oban size.
Kitayama Moon – The famous musician Toyohara Sumiaki is shown here surrounded by wolves at night. The story goes that he lulled them with the music of his flute and was able to escape unharmed. SIZE: 9.5 ins by 14 ins (25 cm by 35 cm). SERIES: 100 Aspects of the Moon.
Joganden Moon – Minamoto no Tsunemoto (894-961 AD) was known for his poetry, but was also a skilled archer. One night in 932 near Joganden, a building in the Kyoto palace garden, he supposedly shot a demonic deer that was about to attack the Emperor. SIZE: 9.5 ins by 14 ins (25 cm by 35 […]
Cassia-tree Moon – Wu Gang (Gobetsu in japanese) of the Han Dynasty studied Taoist magical practices, but abused his power. As a punishment, he was forced eternally to cut the cassia trees on the moon. As soon as he cut them, they grew back again. SIZE: 9.5 ins by 14 ins (25 cm by 35 […]
Moon of the Enemy’s Lair – Yamato-Take no Mikoto, was the third son of emperor Keiko, who reigned from 71-130 AD. The many exploits attributed to him are described in the Kojiki and Nihonji, major histories compiled in the 8th century. We see him here dressed as a woman and concealing his sword. The Emperor […]
Japanese Woodblock Print Book in the Edo Period, 17th Century. Eight Aspects of Buddha. Complete Set of 8 Volumes in 5 Books. Title: Shaka hasso monogatari. Date: Kanbun 6 (1666)- The first edition. International Buyers – Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”. US and International government […]
Excellent condition, original, Yoshitoshi Inaba Mountain Moon woodblock print, 1885, from the series 100 Aspects of the Moon. Great detail and impression. The item “Yoshitoshi Inaba Mountain Moon Woodblock Print 1885 100 Aspects” is in sale since Wednesday, May 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “gochicagogo” and is […]
Title: The Moon of the Moor, Yasumasa. Series title: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon. Size: 24.4 x 35.7 cm. Condition: Crease on the right margin, light soiling. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the interest of being fair and providing equal opportunity to all […]
Title: Ghost Kiyotaka and Lady Iga no Tsubone. Series title: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon. Size: 35.2 x 24.1 cm. Condition: Colour oxidised, pigment spotted, paper residue on the back, partly burnt on the back, creases, discoloured. We will relist the item at a lower price in 3 to 6 months time. In the […]