The illustration shows a
samurai armor. Probably, a museum exhibit was the model for the drawer.
An interesting perspective seen from European prospect of that time. The illustration is highly detailed. The face shield (
menpo), however, looks slightly strange.
A wonderful gift. The woodblock print is supplied with a passepartout.
Format: approx. 16 x 23 cm.
Year of publication: Around 1873.
Condition: Illustration might be slightly darkened and might have slight mould spots due to its age. The illustration is from a book or a newspaper and has a text on the reverse side.
This is an original (no copy).