This is a wooden box set of Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets) made in 1919 (Taisho 8). The surface of the box features calligraphy directly written by "Sengai," a calligrapher of the time. A total of 200 cards (100 reading cards and 100 grabbing cards) are included. This is a valuable cultural artifact from the Taisho era, with the original printing and the texture of the Japanese paper still preserved. It is a highly valuable item for classical literature, calligraphy, and Japanese history materials. Product Details • Year: 1919 (Taisho 8) • Box Writing: Sengai's calligraphy (with signature) • Contents: 100 reading cards and 100 grabbing cards (200 cards total) • Materials: Japanese paper / wooden box • Condition: Age-related yellowing and stains present (see images) Recommended for: • Those interested in antiques, old art, calligraphy, Japanese culture, and classical literature • Those who collect printing materials and historical documents from the Meiji and Taisho eras Keywords Hyakunin Isshu / Wooden box / Antique / Old book / Japanese paper cards / Meiji and Taisho era / Historical materials / Classical literature / Calligraphy tools / Cultural property value / Sengai's calligraphy / Japanese history教材 (teaching materials) / Japanese culture / Traditional crafts / Antique Japan Notes Due to its age, there is age-related deterioration (yellowing, stains, etc.). Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are overly sensitive.