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Old Japan: Woodblock Print as Postcard: Ladies and Baby. Utamaro

January 26th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Japan, antique print, postcard
Interesting, decorative Japanese woodblock print ( Kitagawa Utamaro ) as postcard, from ca. 1910. It shows 2 ladies in attractive Kimono and a baby. One lady preparing giving breast to the baby Unused, very fine condition. Published by The Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo.

Japanese Kids in Litter. Tinted Albumen Photo, 1880s

October 23rd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Japan, photograph, vintage photo
Antique Japan Photograph: Albumen photo, thin paper, fixed on paper with small glue spots at he corners. The photo depicts two Japanese children, carried in a sedan by 2 men. 3,5 x 5,5 inches, sharp photo, fine condition, app. 1880.

Antique Japanese Albumen Photo. Amidaike Osaka. 10 x 8

October 14th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Albumen Photo, Japan, antiques, photography, vintage photo
Decorative, antique Japanese Albumen Photo, tinted, thin paper, fixed on paper with small glue spots at he corners. Fine condition. Text in plate: 345 Amidaike Osaka.app. 1880. The photo depicts Buddha statues at Amidaike temple.More Japanese Albumen Photos HERE

Japanische Poster Postcard for Military Actions in China

May 31st, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Japan, lithograph, militaria, vintage postcard
Decorative Japanese postcard from app. 1918. It depicts Japanese soldiers and corpsmen under a Japanese flag.Some writing at the reverse but not postally used. Fine condition, scarce.