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Shaka Goichiki Dai Ki Zue i.e. â€œThe Story of Shakyamuni The Lord Buddhaâ€. é‡ˆè¿¦å¾¡ä¸€ä»£è¨˜å›³ä¼šå·»å››. DAIKO SOGEN preface.

184560421Osaka Kawachiya 1845 fourth month KÅka 2. 4to 255 x 180 mm. 6 volumes uniformly bound in orange contemporary stitched spineless Fukuro Toji bindings with white paper title label pasted on to front wrappers. Housed in a chitsu. Severly affected by wormholes. Heavily affected by wormholes throughout otherwise clean. Chitsu-case with wear. 35; 39; 39 36 30; 28 pp. <br/><br/><em>Beautiful work written by Yamada Isai with illustrations by Katsushika Hokusai consisting 55 episodes in the life of Shaka Buddah. Hokusai has made 35 illustrations for 27 episodes and 23 of those are new iconographies in Shakaâ€™s biography inspired by various pictorial resources while other 12 scenes originate in the former or traditional ones of these subjects. With thirty-two monochrome illustrations and covers various events starting from the court of King Suddhodana the Buddha's father before his birth in the Indian kingdom of Kapilavastu and ending with the distribution of the Buddha's relics after his death. Throughout Asia depictions of the Buddha's life have followed common narrative structures and artistic conventions for centuries. There is no single authoritative textual source for the Buddha's life story so visual narratives have relied on well-known episodes such as his birth as Prince Siddhartha his renunciation of worldly life his ascetic practice attainment of enlightenment and eventual death. These narratives have been adapted creatively to specific contexts sometimes incorporating new episodes or extending the story beyond the Buddha's death. The Illustrated Record of the Life of Sukyamuni by Yamada Isai and Katsushika Hokusai can be compared to historical fiction rather than a strict historical account. Hokusai's illustrations in particular prioritize creative additions to the story over adhering strictly to canonical episodes. For example the book does not depict the Buddha's death but focuses on other aspects such as familial conflicts supernatural encounters and scenes of hell. The included double-page illustration portrays a dramatic episode that concludes volume 1. The right-hand illustration shows the canonical episode of the Buddha's conception where his mother lady Maya receives a dream indicating her pregnancy. However the left-hand illustration deviates from the conventional depiction of Maya's sister Gotami as a benevolent aunt to the Buddha. Instead she is portrayed as a jealous character transformed into a giant snake due to her envy. This aspect of the narrative draws inspiration not from the Buddha's life stories but from the tale of Lady Xi 468-499 a would-be empress during the Chinese Liang dynasty. For more information see The Arthur Tress Collection of Japanese illustrated books Kislak Center University of Pennsylvania Libraries. </em> unknown

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SHAKA GOICHIKI DAI KI ZUE: THE STORY OF SHAKYAMUNI'S LIFE. 'SHAKYAMUNI' = THE B.

85001701Osaka 1845 Kawachiya. Orange stitched wrappers 6 vol.set very nice copy in original and worn blue silk Chitsu clips lacking original title paper slip case used as inside cover to the Chitsu 17.5 x 25 cm. 2538383735342936 double . . . THE LEGENDARY AND SELDOM FOUND . . . THE COMPLETE SET . Copy notes: continued: "leaves Japanese text 33 single & double page illustrations by the master signed: Zen Hokusai Manji Rojin." . Profusely & marvelously illustrated by Hokusai with some of his best & most famous impressive graphics of the Buddha his life and the Sangha. This is perhaps one of Hokusai's best and most famous works. . Like all Buddhist art the mere fact of drawing the Buddha image or copying Buddhist texts or sutras is a form of Buddhist faith & obeisance earning merit in Buddhism. Hokusai like most Japanese of the period were devout and faithful Buddhist delighted to express fervor and belief by saying prayers. . It was more than likely not the main reason for Hokusai to undertake this work. Nevertheless surely in the back of Hokusai's mind was the additional benefit of earning 'merit' in the Buddha's eyes for drawing and publishing this work. After all a little 'insurance' is a good thing. . Text were written by Yamatoya Keizo. . THE STORY CONTENTS: . This work is written in a Jataka stories of rebirth format simple direct and even parables or true from stories from the Buddha's pasts. . They show by example to the Sangha the Buddhist community what the "Righteous Path" is by telling stories with examples; showing right from wrong. Dukkha suffering is one of the main themes and the associated punishments for "wanting greed wrong livelihood and other sins" are herein illustrated. Most of the scenes are set in a tropical background with banana and other warm climate plants. Since the Buddha was from tropical India this work shows the Japanese idea of that setting. Sanskrit is also written appropriately but the Japanese text is for a lay public. . Great serpents and demons are illustrated as omens many of the people illustrated are in lavish Chinese or Korean gowns showing the movement of Buddhism from India through China & Korea as it progressed to Japan. . THE CONTENTS OF EACH VOLUME: Vol. 1 begins with illustrations of the Gods of the Elements: Sky Earth Wind Water Fire and a picture of the Lotus a flower that grows in the most filthy of atmospheres but sends up the most beautiful & fragranced flower representative of human life. . Vol. II shows a great gathering of the Sangha as they see the young Shakyamuni standing on a lotus blower as the Heavenly Two-Headed Dragon blows his powerful breath upon the Buddha giving him life. Other great and holy Gods in the Heavens also look upon the Buddha as he is born of the Lotus. Later the powerful and older Buddha suppresses a wild elephant fights great horse-mounted warriors. . Vol. III shows the Buddha as he is seated beneath the Bo Tree ficus religiosa as he speaks to disciples. One impressive illustration shows Shakyamuni as he meditates on a craggy rock with a gigantic four-eyed daemon who tries to distract him. . Vol. IV shows Shakyamuni as an itinerant priest another shows great warriors with spears and lances being fended off by the Master's great radiant powers later one shows a Heavenly Demon holding a lance with a small lantern suspending a Sake bottle with a Swastika Buddhist design under which are two naked and highly emaciated men who float in black space likely for drinking too much.the last one show a sinner with face to the floor as each arm is held fast by the feet of two stick wielding Bodhisattva's as they thrash his backside as Shakyamuni looks on. . Vol. V starts with a great prayer meeting of the Sangha as Shakyamuni displays two Mudras as two disciples sit on either side of him on a high pedestal while other Bodhisattva's look on; one beats the prayer drum & another hits the bronze gong while the others bow their heads in obeisance one single Bodhisattva looks to the sky as a great and Terrible Dragon flies over the whole Sangha. The next shows Shakyamuni on a great cliff while the Wind God does his best to blow the small Sangha away. In the next we are presented with an example of those that have been re-incarnated as half animal and human. The Shakyamuni looks upon a man with the "right livelihood" who is bone thin but is a Mochi maker rice pounder but does not eat animals while in the background sheep-faced animals with human bodies look on in the distant background is a man & woman that have human heads on horse-like bodies they are sinners. The last dramatic illustration has a black background with a warrior costumed Shakyamuni holding a long lance Naginada as he spears & tumbles a three-eyed demon in the night. . Vol. VI shows the aftermath of a battle with broken arrows spears and two young women half naked--one is pulled by her Chignon and is about to be raped the girl is limp and clearly dead who is being hoisted by a warrior; many Naginada lances in the background. The next shows fourteen Bodhisattva's suppressing a gigantic fish as they thrash it with long poles.their hair style implies the Buddhist image. Next shows the God of Wind as he tries to evoke a Typhoon. The last shows a gigantic elephant as it carries a lotus with a small shrine on its back while being led by attendants. . STUNNING ART WORK & COMPOSITION BY HOKUSAI'S GENIUS: . This work was inspired and superbly executed by Hokusai who was a devout Buddhist. He creates and expresses his faith by the stunning art work not found in any of his other works. Hints of this greatness were littered throughout his production of prints and books but this book exemplifies his greatest artistic effort and supreme skill. He remains Japan's best and most uniquely creative artist. . This is an exciting and great Buddhist work showing the stories and experiences of the Buddha as he went out into the world. An impressive and great artistic work by the old master 1760-1849. It is observed that near the end of Hokusai's life this work was one of the last twenty books he illustrated. . In some way like so many Japanese of his time at age 81 he began to think of Buddhism and of his own life and where he wanted to go after he died. Eighty one was indeed ancient during this time. In a way this is possibly his own testament to becoming a Buddhist or a way to prepare himself for death All Japanese are born under Shinto Gods but die as Buddhist and assume Buddhist names posthumously. Hokusai had already signed his name: Manji Rojin Manji = Swastika a Buddhist symbol Rojin=an old man. Hokusai first used Manji in 1836 then with the publication of this work added Rojin to his name. This is significant. This work was originally issued in 1841 but re-issued in 1845. The re-issuance is also significant for Hokusai seldom re-issued many of his books. This is his only full study of Buddhism & clearly came at a time in his live when it was meaningful to his own future. Hokusai poured his heart and imagination out and this is a major success. . Wonderful representations of the noble Life of the Buddha of Hell Temptation & the Eight-Fold Noble Path. . Color photos are posted to our website. . RARITY: One of Hokusai's more obscure titles seldom found on the market. Today this remains one of Hokusai's rarest books when found complete and in good condition. Seldom found complete if at all. An exceptionally RARE example ! . BURAKUMIN: KEGARI: Defiled & Polluted Occupations . It is important to point out that "Burakumin" were ostracized Japanese whose trade was killing animals and making things from leather. In Buddhism they were earmarked to Dukkha suffering forever with no possibility of redemptions. . Butchers executioners undertakers & tanners lived in separate villagers and were considered "untouchables" who could only intermarry. For the most part they believed in Shinto and were excluded from Buddhist temple life and worship. . Though this designation in modern Japanese society has been 'officially expunged' from the records prior to marriage Japanese continue to investigate origins of prospective marriage partners and continue to exclude Burakumin from intermarrying non-Burakumin children. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS p.48-9. Jack Hillier: THE ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION p.279 #253 Note the typo in the Romanization of title: Shaka Go Icki should be Ichi Dai Ki Zue. K. Toda: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE & CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.263. H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.605-6 #1464. S. Sorimachi: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS & MSS. IN THE SPENCER COLLECTION OF THE N.Y. PUBLIC LIBRARY p.131 #594. FORRER Matthi. comp. et al.: HOKUSAI AND HIS SCHOOL: Paintings Drawings And Illustrated Books. See item 61 pages 88-89 and 4 illustrations. BROWN Louise N. BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN: p.184. Goncourt 217. KSM IV 199 Not in: Dawes Edgren or Mitchell. . BURAKUMIN: en-wikipedia-org/wiki/Burakumin . . unknown

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