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Japanese party at meals - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Japanese party at meals - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Japanese party at meals, 1864. An '...Illustration of the daily life of the Japanese people, from a sketch by Mr. Wirgman, our Special Artist. It represents a Japanese dinner-party kneeling at their little tables, one of which is set before each guest, and helping themselves, by the use of a pair of chopsticks, to such fragments of meat as they can fish up out of their soup-basins; whilst we perceive that one gentleman, having done with his chopsticks, is raising the bason [sic] to his mouth that he may drink its liquid contents. The lady at the head of the table, with characteristic politeness, refrains from eating till her visitors are served. A couple of handmaidens are bringing in some addition to the repast'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step back in time to 1864 with this print of a Japanese party at meals, sketched by our special artist. The scene depicts the daily life of the Japanese people as they gather for a dinner-party, kneeling at their little tables and using chopsticks to enjoy their meal. Each guest has their own table set before them, with soup-basins filled with meat fragments that they skillfully fish out with their chopsticks.
One gentleman is seen raising his bason to his mouth to drink its liquid contents after finishing his meal, while the lady at the head of the table politely refrains from eating until her guests are served. The attention to detail in this illustration captures the essence of Japanese hospitality and traditional customs.
The black and white engraving brings to life the attire and posture of each individual present at the gathering, showcasing the unique cultural aspects of Japan during this period. This piece from "Illustrated London News" offers a glimpse into a moment frozen in time, where handmaidens bring additional food items to enhance the dining experience.
Transport yourself back in time through this historical artwork and immerse yourself in the beauty and tradition of a Japanese dinner-party from over a century ago.
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