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Kokin waka shu Poetry Anthology

古今和歌集
Kokin waka shu Poetry Anthology (古今和歌集)
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Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1324
Creator
Nijo Tameaki (二条為明、権中納言為明、民部卿為明)
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-57866

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This copy of the celebrated poetry anthology was owned by the poet Botanka Shohaku (1443-1527), who played a part in passing down the arts of poetry.

— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Kokin waka shu Poetry Anthology（古今和歌集）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-57866. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/kokin-waka-shu-poetry-anthology/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Calligraphy
  • Material: Ink on paper
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • 員数: 1帖
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 品質形状: 紙本墨書

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