7pc Japanese Edo Period Samurai Clan Stamped Documents and Calligraphy Group

A collection of Edo period Samurai clan archival documents and ephemera, including a large multi-sheet folded correspondence or report and multiple narrow vertical paper slips. The primary document is dated to February 1847, corresponding to the fourth year of the Koka era. The items feature vertical columns of fluid calligraphy in soshotai script on handmade washi paper. Two circular black ink seals in stylized tensho script appear on the main document. Several paper slips include administrative labels and a reference to the Kujo family, one of the five regent houses of the Fujiwara clan. Dimensions: 15"W x 11"H Weight: 1 oz. Condition Request Condition Report Good

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