Antique Lithograph of the Mongol Race - Japanese, 1882

€ 290

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1882
Sheet size: 30 × 38 cm (11.8 × 15.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13601-2-6

Condition

The print is in very good condition, considering its age. No tears or other damage. Ideal for framing.

About this sheet

Experience a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century ethnography with the "Mongol Race - Japanese", an antique print from Blackie's Comprehensive Atlas and Geography, circa 1882. This stunning color lithographic print unveils the intricate nuances of cultural diversity through detailed portrayal of individuals, showcasing their distinctive attire, customs, and features.

Provenance: Taken from ' The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of The World' by W G Blackie & published by Blackie & Son, Old Bailey EC, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dublin 1882.

Featured are:

1. Officer of the Taikoon, in civil costume
2. Mendicant Bonze
3. Bonze of a superior order
4. Military dress, from original in Kensington Museum
5,6. Japanese Women
7. Japanese Soldier
8. Man of the Lower Classes
9. Coolie of the Fish Market
10. Pilgrim