Traditional Japanese woodblock Artwork 1856 Perry Expedition litho view print India Title sits with a ring

Title sits with a ring of stars set against engraved clouds

the small number which do survive in very poor condition

Troughtons Method of Graduating a Circle

Published 1824

Each original antique engraved image has fine detailed hand color

Traditional Japanese woodblock Artwork 1856 Perry Expedition litho view print India Title sits with a ringFrom an Original Japanese Drawing Obtained in Simoda. (Asia, Japan, Perry Expedition, Japanese Art, Samuarai, Traditional Art). Issued 1856, Washington by U. S. Gov. for the official U. S. Government Naval Expedition during 1852 4. Excellent mid 19th century tinted color lithographed print. Among the first American published views of this piece of art and the region in general. Still largely under valued and appreciated, an important printed