Nichiren Shônin ichidai zue (An Illustrated Life of Nichiren), vols. 1-6
Katsushika Isai
(Japanese, 1821–1880)
preface and colophon: 1858 (Ansei 5)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed book; ink and limited color on paper
DimensionsOverall: 25.8 x 18.3 cm (10 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.), ôhon
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse
Accession number53.2929.1-6
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ProvenanceBetween about 1897 and 1907, probably acquired in Japan by Charles J. Morse (b. 1852 - d. 1911), Evanston, IL; by descent to his son, Jared Kirtland Morse (b. 1886 - d. 1949) and his wife, Caroline Roberts Morse (b. 1907 - d. 1982), Cromwell, CT; 1953, gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 18, 2022)
Katsushika Isai
1858 (Ansei 5)
Katsushika Isai
first edition 1858 (Ansei 5)