Item Title Japanese Antique Woodblock Print Book Geishu Itsukushima Zukai Vol.8 Edo Period 1842 Samurai Sword Treasury Catalog Item Description This rare original woodblock-printed book from 1842 (Tenpo 13) documents the sacred treasures preserved at the world-famous Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima. It serves as an extraordinary visual catalog featuring detailed illustrations of samurai weaponry, sacred swords, tsuba (sword guards), Kozuka, Kogai, and traditional fittings. Featured inside are legendary arms associated with historical figures such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Mori Terumoto, Mori Takamoto, and Mori Hidemoto, alongside renowned masterworks like Kiku Ichimonji and Hyogo-gusari swords. Specific treasures illustrated include Tsuba, Nishiki-maki Tanto, Nishiki-tsutsumi Fujimaki no Tsurugi, Katada Hyobu no Shoyu Donated Tsurugi, Mori Terumoto Sukezane Katana, Ogi-zaya Tanto, Shinshoku Tanto, Mori Terumoto Nagayoshi Katana, Akayuki no Tsurugi, Mori Takamoto Midaregami Ichimonji Katana, Mori Takamoto Yukihira Tanto, Amano Shimotsusa no Kami Motoaki Tanto, Hyogo-gusari no Tsurugi, Ikamono-zukuri no Tsurugi, Mori Hidemoto Mihara Katana, Yujo Kozuka Kogai, and Kiku Ichimonji no Tsurugi. Collectors of Japanese history, katana, and samurai heritage will deeply appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship and historical provenance preserved across these antique pages. Every impression reflects the high artistic and scholarly standards of the late Edo period, offering a direct window into Japan’s rich cultural legacy. Acquiring this piece allows you to own an authentic, highly detailed historical document of sacred Japanese art. It is digitally archived in the Kokushu Database. It starts on page 425. https://kokusho.nijl.ac.jp/biblio/100296993/425?ln=en Author / Artist Background Kiyoshi Okada was a respected Edo-period scholar dedicated to documenting historical landscapes and regional treasures across Japan. Shunhosai Yamano was a highly skilled ukiyo-e illustrator celebrated for his precise depiction of fine details, antique weaponry, and historical artifacts. Their remarkable collaboration resulted in one of the most comprehensive and visually accurate records of sacred samurai treasures from the Edo era. Publisher / Era Information This work was published during the late Edo Period in approximately 1842 (Tenpo 13). It was produced in Japan as part of an official, multi-volume topographic and treasure directory dedicated to Itsukushima Shrine. Item Size 26 cm x 18.5 cm (10.2 in x 7.3 in) **PLEASE NOTE** Shipping & Customs Information: Country of Origin: Items are shipped from Japan. Important Notice for EU Buyers: Due to recent EU customs policy changes, items to EU destinations will primarily be shipped via express courier (DHL/FedEx). As a result, shipping costs are higher than standard postal services to ensure safe, smooth, and traceable delivery. Please check the shipping fees carefully before bidding. Shipping Carriers: Depending on the destination and situation, items will be shipped via DHL or FedEx. Packaging & Fees: Items are packed very carefully to prevent damage in transit. Shipping costs are calculated based on the item weight, packing materials, and shipping box size. Delivery Time: Usually takes 1–2 weeks. Customs, Duties, and Taxes: Import duties, taxes, and fees are NOT included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer. You may be contacted by phone or email by your country's customs office or shipping carrier regarding customs clearance. Please ensure you are reachable. If the package is returned to us due to an inability to contact you or unpaid customs fees, you will be charged for the return shipping and reshipment costs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.