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Antique Engraving with a Description of the Monkey Temple in Japan, 1669

$273.57
£204.27
€240VAT Included
CA$382.56
A$389.55
CHF 225.41
MX$5,136.86
NOK 2,520.48
SEK 2,683.59
DKK 1,829.57

About the Item

Antique print, titled: 'Beschryving van de Japansche Apen-tempel.' - ('Description of the Japanese Monkey Temple'). Interior of a temple filled with (live) monkeys. These were thought to be the intermediaries between the Gods and Humans. Therefore supplicants left offerings to the monkeys. Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan […]. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1669. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Arnoldus Montanus'.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.68 in (32.2 cm)Width: 7.96 in (20.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1660-1669
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1669
  • Condition:
    ondition: Very good, given age. Right margin uneven, from binding. Top and left margin edges faintly browned. As this is a page from a book, there is text beneath the image and on the rear of the sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional mi.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-571251stDibs: LU3054327360562

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