Keicho Irai Shinto Bengi - Antique Japanese Sword Book, Woodblock Printed, Volume VIII
$203.94
An antique Japanese woodblock-printed book, Volume VIII of Keicho Irai Shinto Bengi, a historical reference work on Japanese swords and swordsmiths originating in the Edo period.
This supplementary volume contains illustrations of sword tangs (nakago), reproductions of swordsmith signatures, historical inscriptions, and explanatory texts. The work was originally compiled by Kamata Natae, with the supplementary volumes prepared by his son, Kamata Mahire.
The volume includes a preface by Matsumura Masanao, an index, and 21 leaves of illustrated reference material. All 24 folded leaves are present, corresponding to the complete bibliographic structure of Volume VIII.
Traditional Japanese thread binding with a blue paper cover and original title label.
Size (approx.): 18 × 25.5 cm.
Condition: Antique condition. Age-related wear to the cover, edges and corners, with some creasing and marks. The printed text and illustrations remain clearly legible.
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