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The arrival of Portuguese ships for trade | Edo period, 19th century
A four-panel folding screen from the Edo period depicting the arrival of Portuguese trading ships at Nagasaki harbor, with onlookers in European dress observing the scene. This work documents the historical encounter between Japan and European traders.
- Medium
- a four-panel folding screen: ink, colour and gold on paper, depicting Portuguese ships arriving at the harbour of Nagasaki for trade, onlookers by the port in European clothing
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Fine Japanese Works of Art
September 20, 2022
Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000
Lot 40
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