“Ceremonie of theyr Merridge.” from Remarkable Addresses BY WAY OF EMBASSY FROM THE East-India Company OF THE UNITED PROVINCES TO THE EMPEROR of JAPAN… Arnoldus Montanus. London: John Ogilby, 1670. Original copper-plate engraving from the first available 17th century views of Japan published in Europe!. (Image: 9 7/8 x 13 1/8’’)
This detailed view depicts a Japanese Marriage Ceremony. The keys (left – Dutch; right – English) identify the various participants, including the Bride, Bridegroom, Parents, Soldiers and “a Tont under which they performe the Ceremoni”.
Centerfold as issued, scattered foxing.
Shipped unmatted
