Chronicles of Kannon's miracles - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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Original Japanese woodblock print from the late Edo period (19th century), from the Kannon Reigenki religious series, a polychrome nishiki-e depicting a two-register narrative of Kannon worship with a temple above and a dialogue scene below, signed by Mantei Ōga and published by Nanden Buzansō, ōban yoko-e format, image about 25 × 38 cm and paper about 26 × 39 cm, in good condition with patina.

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Original Japanese ukiyo-e from the late Edo period (19th century), part of the religious series Kannon Reigenki. A polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e) depicting a narrative episode of Kannon worship, blending sacred landscape, human figures, and explanatory text.

The composition is structured into two registers.
At the top, a temple dedicated to Kannon, depicted in a wooded landscape, evoking a pilgrimage site.
- In the lower part, a dialogue scene between a man and a woman in Edo period costume, a key moment of the story.

Summary of the text

The printed text recounts an exemplary story of piety and compassion: faced with a difficult situation, the protagonists pray to Kannon, whose benevolent intervention leads to a favorable outcome. The text emphasizes the value of sincere vows, steadfast faith, and the protection granted by the deity to virtuous people.

The work is signed by Mantei Ōga and published by Nanden Buzansō, a publisher specializing in religious and popular didactic prints from the late Edo period.

ōban yoko-e
Image dimensions: approximately 25 × 38 cm.
Paper dimensions: approx. 26 × 39 cm.

Condition consistent with age: patina of time, light foxing and marginal wear, print and colors clearly legible.
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