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Antique Print of the Castle of the Shogun of Firando in Japan, 1669
€220
$250 · £185
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1669
- Sheet size
- 12.7 × 8.1 in (32.2 × 20.5 cm)
- 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.
- Collection
- Castles & palaces
- Era
- Before 1700, Renaissance and Baroque
- Stock no.
- f_29245142
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.
