BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED WOOD BLOCK PRINT OF EMPEROR'S PROCESSION

御行幸名前附. [Ongyōkō namae tsuke].
[Emperor's Procession with Delegates' Names].

Keio 4 [ 1868]. Stock ID #177788

Black and white woodblock karawaban printed on two joined sheets, 25 x 67cm, folds, a very good copy.

This attractive black and white woodblock print shows the long procession of a Emperor, most likely Emperor Komei, though the Emperor depicted is not named. Emperor Komei (1831-1867) was the last emperor of Edo period and father of Emperor Meiji. We don't know the destination or purpose of the procession, but, as the illustration shows, it is a long and impressive entourage with samurai on horses and 200 or more people in the procession. Those in the procession carry variety of items, including banners, weapons, luggage and even a portable shrine. The style of illustration is delightfully simple and reminding one of manga.

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Price: $500.00 AU

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