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Re: Laquer Tray; figures on boats

Posted By: Cal
Posted Date: Jul 13, 2011 (02:49 PM)

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The view purports to be toward Mt. Fuji, Japan (the dark mountain with crooked light colored line partly around it), but is probably a composite of several prints.

The large ship with the two laterally off-center masts is mainly of the 16th-century European 'carrack' type, but some elements have been changed/added: the rows of persons on deck would actually have been rowers belowdecks. Do internet searches for "Spanish Armada" and "galley ship" and you will get some interesting images.

I'd bet on its being a product from last half of 20th century, with decorative interest and an occasion for a little historical research.

Good luck,
Cal

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Re: Re: Laquer Tray; figures on boats - mikeoz - Jul 14, 2011 (08:20 PM)