Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Antique Print of the Castle of the Shogun of Firando in Japan, 1669

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Kasteel van den Heer van Firando. Chateau du Seigneur de Firando.' View of the castle of the Shogun of Firando (now known as Hirado). A procession enters the castle through an honorary guard. This print originates from 'Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan' by A. Montanus. Artists and Engravers: Published by Jacob Meurs. Condition: Very good, given age. Left edge uneven from binding. Sheet overall a little warped from binding. A stain in the right margin. As this is a page from a book, there is text beneath the image and on the rear of the sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1669 Overall size: 20.5 x 32.2 cm. Image size: 16.5 x 13.6 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.68 in (32.2 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1669
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good, given age. Left edge uneven from binding. Sheet overall a little warped from binding. A stain in the right margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-571541stDibs: LU3054329245142
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique Print of the Castle of Batavia in the East-Indies 'Indonesia', 1669
    By Johannes Nieuhof
    Located in Langweer, NL
    Antique print titled 'The Castle of Batavia'. Old print of the Castle of Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia. This print originates from 'An embassy from the East-India company of the Unite...
    Category

    Antique 17th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Print of Westerbeek Castle, The Hague in The Netherlands
    Located in Langweer, NL
    Antique print titled 't Huis te Westerbeek'. View on the castle of Westerbeek in The Hague. This print was used in: Jacob de Riemer’s: “Beschryving van ‘s-Graven-Hage…” Delft and Den...
    Category

    Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Print of Abcoude Castle in the Netherlands, 1711
    Located in Langweer, NL
    Antique print titled 'Ruine van het Slot te Abkoude siende naar Baambrugge'. View on Abcoude Castle, a former castle which was situated south of the village of the same name, in the ...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Print of Binckhorst Castle, The Hague
    Located in Langweer, NL
    Antique print titled 'Binckhorst'. View on the Binckhorst in The Hague. This print was used in: Jacob de Riemer’s: “Beschryving van ‘s-Graven-Hage…” Delft an...
    Category

    Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Handcolored Print of Heusden, Castle in the Netherlands, circa 1730
    Located in Langweer, NL
    Antique print titled 'Het Slot te Heusden, op de linker syde en van achteren'. View of Heusden Castle, the Netherlands. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1730. Art...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Print of Loenersloot Castle Near Utrecht in the Netherlands, 1774
    Located in Langweer, NL
    Antique print titled 'Het Huis te Loenersloot met de rugh naar Baambrugge'. View of Loenersloot Castle. This print originates from 'Schatkamer der Nederlandsche oudheden (..)' by L. ...
    Category

    Antique 18th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

You May Also Like
  • Set of 12 Original Antique Prints of English Castles, C.1880
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Glorious set of 12 prints of English castles Chromo-lithographs After the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon Published by Mackenzie C.1880 Unframed. The measurement gi...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Original Antique Print of Japanese Cloisonne Enamels, Dated 1876
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Great image of cloisonne enamels Chromo-lithograph after A. Willms Published by Sutton Sharpe & Co. 1876 Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using y...
    Category

    Antique 1870s English Japonisme Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Original Antique Print of a Chinese Actor in the San Francisco Theatre
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Great image of a Chinese actor in the San Francisco Theatre Woodcut engraving Text on verso Published circa 1890 Free shipping.
    Category

    Antique 1890s English Folk Art Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Print After Rembrandt, the Presentation in the Temple, C.1850
    By Rembrandt van Rijn
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine steel engraving. With a highly decorative border. Published C.1850 Unframed.
    Category

    Antique 1850s English Baroque Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Antique Print After Rembrandt, The Presentation In The Temple, C.1850
    By Rembrandt van Rijn
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Blackie & Sons London. C.1850 Unframed.
    Category

    Antique 1850s English Baroque Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Original Antique Print of The Racehorse " Harvester " C.1890
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Great image of a racehorse. Chromo-lithograph. Original colour. Published by Mackenzie. C.1890 .
    Category

    Antique 1890s English Folk Art Prints

    Materials

    Paper

Recently Viewed

View All