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Vintage Japanese Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Nokyocho – Dated 2005
An original Japanese Nokyocho (pilgrimage stamp book) used for the famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
The book contains handwritten black-ink calligraphy and red temple seals collected during a pilgrimage through the sacred temples of Shikoku, Japan.
Each temple page features distinctive hand-brushed calligraphy and vermilion seals. Printed pilgrimage verses and temple information are also included throughout the book.
One page is dated November 9, 2005 (Heisei 17).
The book has a beautiful red textile-style cover decorated with traditional Japanese floral patterns and gold details.
This is an original previously used pilgrimage book, not a reproduction. The handwriting, brushwork and temple seals are part of the original pilgrimage record.
Details
* Shikoku 88 Temple pilgrimage Nokyocho
* Japanese goshuin / temple seal book
* Handwritten black-ink calligraphy
* Red temple seals
* Dated November 9, 2005
* Approx. 25–26.5 × 18–19.5 cm / 9.8–10.4 × 7.1–7.7 in
* Thickness: approx. 1.8 cm / 0.7 in
* One book
* From Japan
Condition
Pre-owned vintage item. There are signs of age, pilgrimage use and long-term storage, including minor stains, discoloration, rubbing and other imperfections.
Please review all photos carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
A distinctive Japanese collectible for those interested in goshuin, Japanese calligraphy, Shikoku pilgrimage, temple culture and traditional Japanese items.
