Rai Sanyō - “Tōken Goritsu Bokujō” (唐賢五律墨帖), Complete Set in Two Volumes (Upper & Lower), Folded - 1896

Rai San’yō—*Tang Sages’ Five-Character Verses Calligraphy Album*, 2 volumes (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2), folded book, Meiji 29 (1896)

This is a rare, two-volume set of a folded book edition of *Tang Sages’ Five-Character Verses Calligraphy Album* by Rai San’yō (1780–1832), a renowned Japanese Confucian scholar, historian, poet, and calligrapher.

Published in Meiji 29 (1896), this elegant calligraphy textbook reproduces five-character regulated verse by renowned Chinese sages in a refined brushstroke, intended for advanced calligraphy practice. Such calligraphy textbooks were widely used during the Meiji era by students studying classical Chinese literature and Japanese calligraphy.

This volume bears the owner’s inscription “Yamane Collection,” which attests to its provenance.

Details

Title: *Tang Sages’ Five-Character Lyrical Poems Calligraphy Album*
Author/Calligrapher: Rai San’yo
Date: Meiji 29 (1896)
Format: Complete set of two volumes (Upper and Lower)
Binding: Traditional Japanese folded book (orihon)
Language: Classical Chinese text with Japanese commentary
Subject: Calligraphy, Chinese poetry, educational manuscript

Condition
There is insect damage due to age. Signs of wear, yellowing, discoloration, and general wear and tear are visible. The photos are part of the product description; please examine all images carefully.


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