Description: A Japanese woodblock printed map of Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture with Kawasaki city and Yokohama of Kanagawa prefecture.The map is titled "Whole (Entire) Map of Musashi County". Musashi is the Edo era name for the above mentioned locations. (Tokyo, Saitama prefecture with a part of Kanagawa Prefecture) This would have been a very large woodblock carving. All the kanji place names are about 1/8th of an inch in size and are readable. (Incredible carving) It is a very clear, readable map and in very good condition. In the boxes are listed places to see, especially temples. In one of the boxes the date is listed as "Ansei 3 (1856)" The paper is hand made Japanese washi paper. The last photos show this was made of 16 sheets of washi paper attached to each other.One of the benefits of old washi paper is the older it gets the softer it becomes. Modern paper becomes brittle depending on the amount of acid used in making the paper. No acid was used in making Japanese washi.This map folds out like soft cotton. It's 50 1/2 x 44 inches. (131 x 112 cm) We have been selling Japanese antiques for 26 years and are shipping from Los AngelesWe have other antique/vintage Japanese items on ebay. Please see our "Other" items. We will combine items for shipping. If you are satisfied with our service please leave positive feedback with a five star rating.Contact us first if you are not satisfied with our service. We are easy to contact.You will receive your feedback after leaving feedback for us.Thank you!
Price: 2750 USD
Location: Alhambra, California
End Time: 2024-10-04T22:02:47.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1856
Type: Political Map
Format: Sheet Map
Printing Technique: Woodblock Printed
Year: 1856
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
City: Tokyo
Country/Region: Tokyo & Saitama Prefecture
