Antique Print Showing the Arms of the Japanese Emperor, 1669

Reference
PCT-57089
Date
1669
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
32.2 x 20.2 cm (12.7 x 8.0 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 750

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Japansche wapenen van den Kaisar.' - ('The Arms of the Japanese Emperor').

The image shows several official Imperial city seals, a banner and a standard.

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. Left edge uneven, from binding. A small stain in the lower margin (manganese from papermaking process). 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.

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