“Wakan Rōeishū” (Anthology of Sino-Japanese Poems) – Nentyō-bon Wakan Rōeishū, Complete with 56 Sheet Prints, Made by Joshi Gakuin (Girls' Gakushuin) in 1938, Otsuka Kogeisha ◆ Calligraphy, Wayō Style Product Description This is the so-called "Nentyō-bon Wakan Rōeishū" (also known as "Wakan Rōeishū"), which is considered the pinnacle of Wayō calligraphy and is still widely used for copying. The item for sale was planned by Joshi Gakuin in 1938, 87 years ago, before the war. It was probably created as a calligraphy model for female students. It was supervised by Mr. Shiba-shū Onoe, a master of Kana calligraphy, and includes an explanatory sheet. His name is written as "Hachirō," his real name, and because it was issued by Gakushuin, which is related to the Imperial Family, he may have avoided using his art name. It was produced by Otsuka Kogeisha, which is still active today and has handled many reproductions of calligraphy-related and art objects. It is complete with 56 sheets of the main parts, with no printing on the back. Although the printing method is not specified, the ink color is beautifully reproduced, and I believe it is a product unique to Otsuka Kogeisha. I suspect it may be collotype printing, which uses glass for plate making, but it is not certain because it is not specified. Since there is no printing on the back, it is convenient for tracing by shining light from the back. It is stored in a beautiful cloth-covered chitsu (a traditional Japanese storage case), and although there are some minor scratches and yellowing, the overall condition is very good. Considering the nearly 90 years that have passed since before the war, it is a miraculous item to have survived in this condition. I think it is very difficult to obtain this now. How about this pre-war Wakan Rōeishū from Gakushuin, a valuable item for those who practice calligraphy? Notes 56 model sheets and an explanatory sheet are stored in a cloth-covered chitsu. There are some minor scratches and stains on the surface of the chitsu (see images). Some sheets have yellowing and stains (see images). The overall condition is good, and considering the nearly 90 years that have passed since before the war, it can be said that it is in the category of a beautiful item, considering that it has survived in this condition, which is almost miraculous.