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18th century image of a priest presiding over a traditional Japanese nuptual ceremony.
One plate from A new and complete collection of voyages and travels containing all that have been remarkable from the earliest period to the present time Volume 1 .
London: 1778. Engraving on cream laid paper, 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (290 x 190 mm), full margins. In good condition with minor age tone and an unevenly trimmed left sheet edge. Ink inscription in the left margin, recto, and pencil inscription in the right margin, recto, both well outside of the image area.
- Creation Year:1778
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Middletown, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BH19641stDibs: LU1979216236892
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