Book

CG2013-1-1

From: Japan | Osaka Prefecture

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number CG2013-1-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan | Osaka Prefecture
Date Made 18th Century
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Japanese book most likely used in Joruri (浄瑠璃) a form of theater involving chanting and playing the shamisen. The play is Meguro Hiyaku-Zuko (驪山比翼塚). Front cover reads in english: Gidayu No 52 Meguro hikyaku zuka, No 53 " Second.

Length 22.5 cm
Width 15.5 cm

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