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Two Original Japanese Engravings on One Sheet, Soldiers & a Priest, 1669

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One sheet with two engravings: One print is titled: 'Siccabonsii, Japansche Papen. [verso: Japanese soldiers].' An image of a Japanese priest. In one hand hee holds a long rope with a thick knot in it. In the other he holds aloft a copper gong with the images of Japanese deities. On the rear an image of three Japanese soldiers: a pikeman, a musketman and a cavalryman (with bow and sword). Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan […]. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1669. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Arnoldus Montanus'.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.68 in (32.2 cm)Width: 7.96 in (20.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1660-1669
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1669
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, given age. Left edge uneven from binding. Small stains and creasing in the left margin. Faintly browned top margin. As this is a page from a book, there is text below the images on the front and rear of the sheet.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-57140 1stDibs: LU3054327060462

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