Five-story Mitsui-gumi Building at Kaiunbashi, 1873

by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

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Five-story Mitsui-gumi Building at Kaiunbashi, 1873 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Original Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874) Japanese Woodblock Print
Five-story Mitsui-gumi Building at Kaiunbashi, 1873

Series; Famous Places in Tokyo

Five-story Mitsui-gumi Building at Kaiunbashi, 1873 - Terrific view of the newly built, five-story Mitsui-gumi House, which housed the First National Bank. The Western-style lower floors are topped with a miniature castle reflecting shogunate style, complete with a tiled roof featuring leering demon ornaments. The imposing structure is surrounded with a walled courtyard topped with an iron fence, enclosing a garden with blossoming cherry trees, The street is busy with pedestrian and horse traffic, with the Kaiunbashi or Kaiun Bridge at lower left. Visitors and business men crowd the balcony and enjoy the view from the tower above. A fantastic image of this modern Meiji building, beautifully detailed.

Artist - Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Image Size - 14" x 28 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Vertical fold near edge of each panel. A few small holes and thinning spots, repaired. Slight soiling, a few spots and creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Five-story Mitsui-gumi Building at Kaiunbashi, 1873 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)
Five-story Mitsui-gumi Building at Kaiunbashi, 1873 by Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

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