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Japanese Shinto fortune teller
Japanese Shinto fortune teller preaching to a crowd of men with tonsured hair (chonmage). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Anthropology Antique Ferrrario Fortune Giulio Manners Monk Nation Peoples Shinto Shrine Teller Tonsure Chonmage
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.4cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri, titled "Japanese Shinto Fortune Teller," is an intriguing glimpse into the cultural practices of Japan during the mid-19th century. The image depicts a Japanese Shinto fortune teller, dressed in traditional attire, addressing a rapt crowd of men with shaved heads and the distinctive chonmage hairstyle. This hairstyle, characterized by a topknot and shaved sides, was a sign of religious devotion and was commonly worn by samurai and monks. The fortune teller, with a serious expression and outstretched arms, appears to be imparting wisdom and guidance to his audience. The setting is a Shinto shrine, as evidenced by the ornate gate and the traditional torii gate in the background. Shinto is an ancient religion practiced in Japan, which emphasizes the connection between the natural world and the kami, or gods. Fortune telling was an integral part of Shinto practices, and fortune tellers were often consulted for guidance on various aspects of life, from business decisions to personal relationships. This engraving is from Giulio Ferrrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples," published in Florence in 1842. Ferrrario was a renowned anthropologist and ethnographer, and his work was influential in the study of the customs, manners, and racial types of various peoples around the world. This image offers a fascinating window into the religious and cultural practices of Japan during a time of significant change and interaction with the Western world.
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