Sangoku Tsūran Zusetsu met handgeschilderde gekleurde illustraties van de Ainu, gemaakt in 1785 - Papier - Hayashi Shihei 林子平 (1738-1793) - Japan - Tenmei 5e eeuw (1785)

Item Description

This is a rare manuscript of Sangoku Tsūran Zusetsu featuring hand-painted colored illustrations by the Ainu, created in 1785 (Temmei 5). Authored by Hayashi Shihei, this manuscript includes detailed ethnographic studies of the Ainu people, focusing on their attire, customs, weapons, rituals, and hunting practices in the Ezo region (modern-day Hokkaido). Each illustration captures the vibrant lifestyle and culture of the Ainu with meticulous detail. The manuscript also explores neighboring regions such as Korea, the Ryukyu Kingdom, Ogasawara Islands, Sakhalin, and Russia, providing a comprehensive look at these territories from an 18th-century Japanese perspective. This historical document is a valuable artifact, particularly for its unique inclusion of hand-painted Ainu illustrations, offering rare insight into indigenous life during this period. The seals and annotations add to its authenticity, making it a highly significant collector’s item.

Size
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 1.5 cm

Page Count: 116 pages

Artist Profile
The manuscript was created under the direction of Hayashi Shihei (林子平, 1738–1793), a prominent Edo-period scholar, cartographer, and military strategist. Shihei was known for his works on Japan’s relations with neighboring countries and the defense of its territories. This work, Sangoku Tsūran Zusetsu, is a significant representation of his geopolitical vision. The Ainu’s hand-painted illustrations further distinguish this manuscript, showcasing the lifestyle and traditions of the indigenous people of Ezo. The Ainu were a hunter-gatherer society with a distinct culture and language, and their collaboration in producing such works enhances the historical value of this document.

what is Ainu?:
The Ainu are an indigenous people of Japan, primarily inhabiting the northern regions such as Hokkaido, the Kuril Islands, and parts of Sakhalin. Historically, the Ainu have their own distinct language, culture, and traditions, which are different from the majority Japanese population. They were traditionally hunters, gatherers, and fishers. Over time, the Ainu have faced marginalization and assimilation pressures, but there has been a revival of interest in preserving and celebrating Ainu culture in recent years.


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