Shelfmark
MS 236
Title
Nijuichidaishū.
Varying form of title
Collection of 21 reigns
Publication, distribution, etc.
[Japan] , 1890-1910.
Physical description
39 v. ; 231 x 172 mm.
Language
Written in Japanese.
Note
Each volume has a different number of leaves.
Note
The volumes are stored in a 19th-century, custom-made lacquer wood box (catalogue reference: FDA-A.304-2013).
Note
None of the volumes present decoration.
Note
In absence of colophons or decorations the date range has been tentatively assigned as being late 19th-early 20th century.
Summary, etc.
Scope and content: Nijuichidaishū means "Collection of 21 reigns". It is an anthology of a type of Japanese poetry called waka, which was commissioned by different emperors between the 10th and 15th centuries.
Provenance
Donated to Eton College by the Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito (1901-1989), later Emperor Showa, after his visit to Eton in May 1921. It arrived in August 1925 through the Japanese Embassy.
Binding
19th-century grey paper with handwritten title label, decorated with a gold pattern, on top left corner of upper cover.
Subject
Japanese literature.
Subject
Waka.
Added entry--name
Hirohito, 1901 - 1989 Emperor of Japan, donor.
Language code
jpn
Identifier
B51680