MS Japanese 138

A woodblock printed work containing an illustrated glossary of Japanese words beginning with parts of the anatomy but also including pieces of clothing, household objects and furnishings, musical instruments, and military equipment and dress.

Japan, c. 18th-19th century

Material: paper; 1冊 | 1 volume; binding dimensions: height 222 mm, width 156 mm

Acquired by the Wellcome Library by exchange from R.R.B. Illing, Rugby, July 1969 (PD 1969/5-1).