1888 Chromolithograph Japan Samurai Tattoo Armor Katana Military Soldier Art - Original Chromolithograph Review
1888 Chromolithograph Japan Samurai Tattoo Armor Katana Military Soldier Art - Original Chromolithograph Feature
- Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
- Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
- Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
- Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
This is a rare original 1888 two-page color chromolithograph set (two single-sided pages) which explores the intriguing costumes, practices and uniforms of historical Japan. Tattooing was performed on a regular basis primarily for decorative purposes, with full back designs being most favored.
A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of silver ink, which not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details that might otherwise be missed.
Key Elements in Each Plate
Mallet - 2,3. Ainos from the island of Yezo - 4. Daimyo, Japanese feudal lord, in court attire. The number of sleeves was an important indicator of status - 6. Tattooed Japanese man - 8. Japanese army general - 13. Officer armed with a longbow, carrying a bright fan which designates his position - 14. Yakounine armed with two swords - 18. Officer carrying a flag - 21. Japanese nobleman carrying a flag - 22. Archer, simple Japanese soldier - 25. Tattooed Japanese man - 28. Japanese nobleman in armor - 30. Standard bearer from Yedo (modern day Tokyo) - 31. Fencing outfit.
AZ - Top - Japanese ebony carpenter working hard - Bottom - Two swords - A beautiful lacquered cabinet - Japanese couple playing the traditional board game Go - Stirrup - Japanese commoner, carrying goods on his back.
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