『〓玉集』と清堂観尊 : 版木の発見をめぐって

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Seido Kanson was a Buddhist monk of the Shingon sect at the end of the Edo era. Hie edited a book named Kungyokushu which was intended to overthrow a common belief that the stream running through the Okunoin of Koyasan was toxic. As the publication of the book cost much, his elder brother Kayano Chuemon gave assistance. The Kayano family's business was thriving in the Koyasan district, and Chuemon was rich enough to help his brother. Publishing Kanson's book benefited both of the brothers: Kanson was promoted in the world of monks, and Chuemon made a profit on his own business through the sale of the book. Printing at that time was made by hangi or woodcut. It is quite rare to find woodcut preserved by the discendants of publishers. Through the examination of the blocks I conclude that Kingyokushu was printed not in order to make money but as a private edition.
武庫川女子大学の論文