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Meiji 27 (1894) Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Triptych, Depicting a Formal Ceremony with a Steam Locomotive

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Description

A Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese woodblock print triptych, executed on paper in the Ukiyo-e style. Dated to Meiji 27 (1894) from visible text on the central panel, the print depicts a formal outdoor ceremony, featuring figures dressed in Western-style military uniforms, a steam locomotive, and numerous Japanese flags, set against an architectural background. Further text columns are present on the right and central panels.


Condition report:

The print shows significant age-related wear, including noticeable color fading, general yellowing of the paper, and some minor creasing. The triptych appears structurally complete across the three panels.