1883 Wood Engraving Landscape Garden Japan Edo Meisho Zue Tokyo Settan LAJ1

This is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of a landscape in Japan. What is interesting about this piece is that it was originally created for a series called Edo Meisho Zue and was illustrated by Hasegawa Settan's ukiyo-e or wood block prints and served as an early travel guide to the most famous places in Edo (modern Tokyo).

CONDITION

This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso resulting in letter press imprinting.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 8 inches; 25 x 20 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is delighted to offer items from this limited edition collection of ultra rare Japanese art, numbered 410 of 1400, which had been expertly fabricated in Paris, France in 1883 on velin, or wove paper. Images in this collection include that of statues, sculptures, wall scrolls, gods and goddesses, wildlife, weaponry, sculptures, other handicrafts and more. Come delight in the history of Japan and its unique and elaborate Asian artworks. To view more images from this portfolio, please click on the link offered below the condition paragraph.

Keywords specific to this image: stream, kimono, mats, cherry blossoms, clouds, hill

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