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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