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Karaito ('The Tale of Karaito'). early Edo period (1640-1680) Language: Japanese Source/Shelfmark: Or. 877, A Nara-ehon manuscript telling the story of a woman called Karaito who is imprisoned for attempting to assassinate Minamoto no Yoritomo but is rescued by her daughter. The first part of the manuscript is numbered Or. 876. Image taken from Karaito ('The Tale of Karaito'). Originally published/produced in early Edo period (1640-1680).

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