The illustrations shows two guards (Ashigaru).
The styling of the uniform has unmistakenly European influence.
An interesting perspective seen from European prospect of that time. The illustration is highly detailed
A wonderful gift. The wood engraving is supplied with a passepartout.
 
Format: approx. 10 x 13,5 cm.
Year of publication: about 1867.
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).