Taihei Anmin Onkatame Shoko Hikiage Gyoretsu No Shidai Illustration Of Defending Lords Parade

by Perry Expedition Demobilisation Of Daimyo

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Japan . Circa 1854 . Stock ID #218512 Black and white wood block print, kawaraban, 17.8 x 14cm, This kawaraban is dated February 1854 and shows the retreat of the defending lords after the departure of American ships. The caption states that about 1,000 people took part in the parade, which was led by commanding samurai on horseback, with a large cannon drawn at the rear. As it was a peaceful retreat, the atmosphere appears relaxed and cheerful.

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