[KANEYAMA SHŌKAI]. 金山商會

四國遍路道中圖.[Shikoku henro dōchūzu].<BR> [Route Map of the Shikoku Pilgrimage].

(Japan). 金山商會. [Kaneyama Shōkai]. (Circa 1925). Stock ID #223742

Colour folding map, 38.5 x 54.5cm, folded 19.3 x 10.5cm, text on reverse, some light wear, a few small holes at folds have been neatly repaired on the verso, but overall a very good and attractive map.

This colour map of the Shikoku pilgrimage route to the 88 temples was likely published in the 1920s. The map is brightly coloured, with the four regions of Shikoku, Sanuki, Awa, Tosa and Iyo, shown in separate colours. Railway lines are marked with station names, while the names, numbers and illustrated images of the sacred Buddhist figures associated with the 88 temples are shown within circles. Distances and some transport information are also included.

On the reverse, the names and mottos of all 88 temples are listed, together with practical advice for pilgrims. The cover features a portrait of Kōbō Daishi, the founder of the Shikoku pilgrimage tradition, who is traditionally believed to have established the route as part of his Buddhist teaching.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 223742.

Price: $325.00 AU

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