Otsu-e is a style of Japanese folk painting that originated in Otsu, near Kyoto, in the 17th century. Artists in Otsu created the paintings as inexpensive souvenirs to be purchased by travelers on the route between Kyoto and Edo (modern Tokyo). The earliest otsu-e developed religious themes, often featuring Buddhist figures associated with protection, but later paintings embraced an increasingly broad range of subjects and particularly favored stories from folklore.

Quarto, 172, [2], [2], 22 pages. In Very Good plus condition, with dust jacket in Very good condition and Good slip case. Blue dust jacket with silver lettering to spine and front board. Volume is housed in tan slipcase with blue label. Slip case is moderately bumped at edges and corners with several small damp stains and moderate discoloration to blue label. Dust jacket lightly bumped. Corners of boards lightly bumped. Volumes is profusely illustrated in color, with an original Otsu-e by Shozan Takahashi bound in at beginning of Japanese section, with tissue protector. Text in Japanese and English, with Japanese section beginning from right side of volume and English beginning from left. Sections numbered separately. SH Consignment.

[Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates].