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Lot 24
Sale 4405 - Asian Arts
Apr 25, 2017
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$400 -
600
Price Realized
$350
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Lot Description
A rare Japanese commemorative fan, depicting the first steam train line in Japan circa 1872
An engraving on paper, with bamboo sticks and guards; illustrating the first Tokyo to Yokohama rail line, the bay beyond, along with the train schedule and fare information. Collateral information: An image and discussion of the steam locomotive, along with a reproduction of a print by Hiroshige III, showing this train at the Tokyo terminus. (Copies available on request).
H 9 3/4 in., 24.8 cm. by L 17 1/2 in., 44.5 cm