Japan

This page represents only a small part of our collection of original Antique prints of Japan. Please click on an image to see it in high-resolution, with details of the work itself. For enquiries and purchases, please do contact us.

 

Ukiyo-e advertisement for Kubuki Theatre. Samurai and Priests.
Yokohama: Street view in the port. Drawn from life during Hildebrandt’s ’round-the-world’ voyage.
National flag and anthem of Japan.
Napha, Lew Chew (Okinawa).
Castle of Shuri, reception for Commodore Perry. Perry was in fact denied an audience with the King of Lewchew.
Miaco (Kyoto): Panorama of the city administered by the Portugese from the mid 16th century to end of the 20th.
Tokyo (Yeddo): Six scenes during a garden party given by the Mikado of Japan.
Nagasaki: View of the Bay. Drawn from life during Hildebrandt’s ’round-the-world’ voyage.
Meaco (Kyoto): Panorama of the city with views of Saccay (Osaka), the Dutch Fort at Nagasaki, the trials of Christians and a marriage ceremony with keys, and further text relating to the history of Meaco and Jeddo (Tokyo).
Tokyo (Jedo): View of the Royal Palace and its gardens.
Iedo (Tokyo): Panoramic view from the Golden Temple of Buddha Amida to Mount Takao-san and the Emperor’s palace. Key in French and Dutch.
Yokohama: Fire company’s house and engine.
Jeddo (Tokyo): Panorama from Atago-yama showing the great residences of the daimyo, the powerful feudal landowners. Based on a photograph by Felice Beato.
Sampan: Traditional sailing boats. Aft and lateral views.