COLOURFUL WOODBLOCK SUGOROKU GAME SHEET ABOUT MEIJI OSAKA.

大日本大阪名所廻双六. [Dainihon Ōsaka meisho mawari sugoroku].
[Sugoroku Game - Major Sites of Osaka in Greater Japan].

大阪. [Osaka]. 東新太郎. [Azuma Shintarō]. Meiji 31 [ 1898]. Stock ID #218612

Colour woodblock sugoroku, 37.8 x 53cm, a little light staining and soiling in margins, very good.

This vividly printed colour woodblock sugoroku game was published in 1898 and features major sites in Osaka. The game highlights entertainment districts such as Dōtonbori, Shinsaibashi, and the city’s red-light areas. It also includes the headquarters of Osaka Shōsen Kaisha (OSK).

Known as the city of rivers, canals, and bridges, Osaka is well represented in the game through depictions of several famous bridges. The goal of the game is the Osaka Army Headquarters, located near Osaka Castle. Distances from Kōrai Bridge to various destinations are listed in the lower right corner.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 218612.

Price: $475.00 AU

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