Original Engraving of Japanese Musicians Playing Native Music Instruments, 1669

About this sheet

Antique print, titled: 'Japansche kamerspeelders.' - ('Japanese musicians').

Four chamber musicians are playing on native instruments outside. 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'.

Condition: Very good, given age. Right edge uneven, from binding. Some small stains and creasing in the margins. 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 scan carefully.