Comments - Fantastic image of an exposition held in Japan at the Taisenden Hall of Yushima Seido, a former Confucian temple. The display opened to the public on March 10, 1872, and 150,000 people attended during the thirty days that it was open. This incredible scene shows a gallery filled with natural history specimens and art objects. Shelves at right hold stuffed birds and animals, including a peacock and a porcupine, along with skeletons and shells. At left, the walls are covered with paintings and prints, and smaller shelves hold gold coins and jewelry. A golden shachi (mythical fish) figurine is mounted on a wheeled platform, while a basin of water in front of it contains a salamander. A great historic image with marvelous detail and color.
Artist - Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)
Image Size - 14 1/4" x 19 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Two panels, not attached at the seams. One small hole, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling, faint creasing. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.
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