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Emperor Meiji Leaving for Northern Japan
Emperor Meiji Leaving for Northern Japan
Emperor Meiji Leaving for Northern Japan

Emperor Meiji Leaving for Northern Japan

Artist (Japanese, 1838 - 1912)
Series Publisher
Date1878
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (sheet; wi=3 sections glued together; oban e-tate-e size): 35 x 72.2 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Lunds Auctioneers and Appraisers Ltd. Purchase Fund
Object number2004.034.001 a-c
Descriptiontriptych; Emperor Meiji and government officials are leaving for Northern Japan to view the completion of Hokuriku Road (Northern Highway of Japan) in horse carriages. The procession is led by the Imperial Guard.
Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on view