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Scenes and Customs in Japan
Azuma Kenzaburô (mentioned on object), 1898
Tourism burgeoned in Japan at the end of the 19th century. Illustrated books were published to inform foreign visitors about all sorts of aspects of Japanese culture. On the basis of a colourful series of scenes, they gave an impression of the country and at the same time served as handsome souvenirs.
- Artwork typebook
- Object numberRP-P-2004-476
- Dimensionsheight 255 mm x width 175 mm
- Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken