Bernard Picart, Illustration of Japanese Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies, 1730, Print

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Beautiful antique print titled 'Ceremonie Nuptiale du Japon - Ceremonie Funebre du Japon'. This print shows Japanese wedding and funeral … Read more Beautiful antique print titled 'Ceremonie Nuptiale du Japon - Ceremonie Funebre du Japon'. This print shows Japanese wedding and funeral cermonies and originates from: 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses\.' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called 'Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world\.\.', appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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