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This is a Joruri book dated Taisho 8(1,919).This book is used at the traditional performing arts of Kabuki and ningyo joruri (puppet play) by men who chant the tales with music. Chanters usually have emotional tone which add great flows to the dramas. Amazingly,this book is all handwritten using method of Maru-moji which is calligraphic writing with rounded characters. This book is a story of Kuruwa Bunsho Yoshidaya which is love story. It consists of 38 pages with handsome covers and titles. Due to use, there are some patina,stains,and some writings for memorizing purpose,but as a whole it is in very good condition. Again,beautiful and artistic writings are just incredible and definitly will be fantastic accent on your coffee table!
Item #508465
