5pc Meiji Period Japanese Land Registration and Sale Documents

A collection of Japanese legal and land-related documents from the Meiji era, primarily dating to 1896 (Meiji 29) and 1897 (Meiji 30). The group includes an application for registration of land ownership preservation, a deed of sale, and a receipt for a land sale price. The papers are composed of traditional washi, including thin translucent sheets and red-lined genko yoshi grid paper, featuring hand-brushed ink calligraphy and printed characters. Several documents bear red cinnabar vermilion seal marks, and one leaf features a purple revenue stamp. Geographic references include Hideshima in Hizen Province, with specific mentions of the Kato surname within the text.

Dimensions: 7"W x 10"H
Weight: 10 oz.

Condition: Good