c 1670 View of Japan - Reception of the Ambassadors

$195.00

The Reception of the AMBASSADOURS.” from Remarkable Addresses BY WAY OF EMBASSY FROM THE East-India Company OF THE UNITED PROVINCES TO THE EMPEROR of JAPAN…  Arnoldus Montanus. Published in  London: John Ogilby, 1670. Original copper-plate engraving from the first available 17th century views of Japan published in Europe!(Image:  11 ½ x 13 ¾’’)

This detailed view depicts Europeans Ambassadors arriving on the island and receiving a warm welcome from the Japanese. The key (top – Dutch; bottom – English) identifies the participants (Ambassadors, Ships Trumpeters, Troopers…). 

Centerfold as issued, scattered foxing.

Shipped unmatted

  • Inventory# V-1606