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Japan--Akizato Rito
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Description
- Miyako Meisho Zue, 都名所図絵 Illustrations of famous places in Kyoto [with the supplement]. Osaka: Kawachiya Tasuke, 1786-1787
- ink on paper
FIRST EDITION, 11 volumes (270 x 185mm.), comprising: 6 volumes, 72 full-page and 180 double-spread woodblock plates by Takehara Shunchosai; and 5 volume supplement, 21 full-page and 147 double-page plates, original sewn wrappers, preserved in a protective blue cloth case
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RARE. Due to a devastating fire in Kyoto in 1788 this profusely illustrated work remains an important historical record of buildings that were destroyed.
Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital from 794 until 1868, functioning as a political, historical, cultural, and religious centre, filled with Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, the Imperial palace, villas, tombs, pagodas, etc., many of which are illustrated in these 11 volumes.
Some literature mistakenly states that the first edition was published in 1780.
Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital from 794 until 1868, functioning as a political, historical, cultural, and religious centre, filled with Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, the Imperial palace, villas, tombs, pagodas, etc., many of which are illustrated in these 11 volumes.
Some literature mistakenly states that the first edition was published in 1780.