【 Explanation of Weapons/Heart of Martial Arts/One Hundred Poems of Bokuden 】 Edo Period Manuscript, Handwritten by Kosaka Danjo and Tsukahara Bokuden * "Explanation of Weapons" written by Kosaka Danjo, March of the 5th year of Tensho (1577) * "Heart of Martial Arts" written by Kosaka Danjo, April of the 5th year of Tensho (1577) * "One Hundred Poems of Bokuden," a transmission document from around the Kanei era (1624-1644) The above three items are handwritten manuscripts (ink writing) from the Edo period. Approximate Size: 27.0 x 18.8 cm Number of Pages: One volume, 83 pages Origin: Japan Period: Edo Period Condition: Stains, insect damage ＜Kosaka Danjo Masanobu (Kasuga Toratsuna)＞ 1527-1578 A retainer of the Takeda clan of Kai. Served Takeda Shingen and Katsuyori. ＜Tsukahara Bokuden＞ 1489-1571 A swordsman from Kashima. Called the "Sword Saint." Kato Nobutoshi, mentioned in this book, was a disciple of Bokuden. N1205A