Antique Engraving of Japanese People Riding a Bull, 1778

€ 120

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1778
Sheet size: 32.5 × 20.5 cm (12.8 × 8.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13133-15

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

Antique Engraving Print, Rustics of Japan, 1778,

Plate : 'A Method of Riding & c. practised by the Rustics of Japan.'

Copperplate engraving on a verge type of hand-laid paper.
This antique print originates from 'New Complete & Universal System of Geography' by George Henry Millar. It was published in 1782 by Alexander Hogg in London.Artists and Engravers: This plate engraved by Roberts.

The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 11 inch.
The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 28 cm.