1883 Wood Engraving Landscape Garden Japan Edo Meisho Zue Tokyo Settan LAJ1 XGJB6 public-spirited

public-spirited

The identity of the lady is unknown

Writing Utensil

Keywords specific to this image: Mattie Edwards Hewitt

Kentucky in 1930

1883 Wood Engraving Landscape Garden Japan Edo Meisho Zue Tokyo Settan LAJ1 XGJB6 public-spiritedThis is an original 1883 black and white wood engraving of a landscape in Japan. What is interesting about this piece is that it was originally created for a series called Edo Meisho Zue and was illustrated by Hasegawa Settan's ukiyo e or wood block prints and served as an early travel guide to the most famous places in Edo (modern Tokyo). CONDITION This 128+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub.