"Hyakunin Isshu" Japanese waka poems 2 framed Woodblock print

Hyakunin Isshu is a classical anthology of Japanese waka poems, comprising a selection of 100 representative works. It includes many poems composed by court poets during the Heian period, and is considered an important work for understanding Japanese literature and culture.

[How to play Hyakunin Isshu]

Hyakunin Isshu is a card game using 100 Japanese waka poems written on narrow strips of paper. The objective is to be the first to grab the corresponding card after hearing a reader recite a poem. The reader recites the first half of the poem and the players race to touch the card featuring the second half of the poem. The winner is the player who has no more cards remaining in their hand.

These two frames are 2 out of 100

Ono-no Komachi and Prence Teishin

Frame size:7"x9"  18x22,5cm Wood frame and glass

Card size:3.3"x2.2" 8.5x5.5cm

Paper material: Japanese paper

Region of Origin : Japan

Condition: Good for its age

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