『麒麟抄』の成立と伝来について

―中世書道における相伝と思想の様相―

抄録

  The Kirinsho is a set of calligraphic theories thought to have been established roughly between the Nanbokucho period and the Muromachi period. Numerous Syahon, Hanpon, and Nukigaki have been handed down, but they can be divided into three main lineages. Among them, two are known as Rufubon and are printed in Zoku Gunsho-ruijyu 31st series (Vol. 63, No. 913) and Nihon-shogaen No. 1 (Kokusyokankokai). The content of these works covers a wide range of topics, including ancient practices about calligraphy, calligraphic styles, calligraphy formats, writing practices, exemplars, stationery, the origins of letters, and the biographies of calligraphers.

  In this paper, as a basic study of Kirinsho, we have first organized information on the various existing works, discussed their content and philosophical aspects, and clarified the background of the formation of Kirinsho, including the history of its transmission as recorded in Juboku kankensho (edited by Jimyoin Motoharu).

  As a result, it was found that these works were initially regarded as a hallmark of “hisho” among the Sesonji-ke and surrounding Kaki-yaku families. With regard to the aspect of thought, they convey the worldview of the Medieval Nihongi and Medieval Shinwa of that time in calligraphy. Amid the complicated mixture during the transmission from Sesonji-ryu to Jimyoin-ryu, we can see evidence of an attempt to ensure the transmission of the secret origin of hiden by applying the rich thought of the people of the time and strengthening the basis of hiden. The secret works handed down as Jikkansho were passed down to Shimizutani-ke and then to Jimyoin-ke, and when they reached Jimyoin Motonori, we assume that they were renamed Kirinsho and positioned as a compilation of secret texts so that they would not be scattered and lost in the future.