Vintage Nikko Japan Postcard Three Wise Monkeys Sleeping Cat Toshogu Shrine Art-image
Vintage Nikko Japan Postcard Three Wise Monkeys Sleeping Cat Toshogu Shrine Art-image

Vintage Nikko Japan Postcard Three Wise Monkeys Sleeping Cat Toshogu Shrine Art

$ 2.11

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Material: Paper Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Postage Condition: Unposted Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Temple Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed: No Theme: Art, Cultures & Ethnicities, Tourism, Architecture Continent: Asia City: Nikko Number of Items in Set: 1 Year Manufactured: 1910 Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country of Origin: Japan Region: Nikko Features: Divided Back Country: Japan

Description

Vintage Nikko Japan Postcard Three Wise Monkeys Sleeping Cat Toshogu Shrine Art. Subject: Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Animals: Monkeys, Cat. Region: Japan. Vintage Japanese postcard captures the intricate wood carvings of the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, showcasing the famous Three Wise Monkeys (Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil) alongside the Sleeping Cat (Nemuri-neko). The lithograph-style print features rich colors and gold-toned accents, reflecting the ornate architectural details of the historic UNESCO World Heritage site. This unposted Carte Postale includes both English and Japanese captions, making it a perfect addition for collectors of Asian art, travel ephemera, or religious history. Type: Postcard Subject: Nikko Toshogu Shrine Animals: Monkeys, Cat Region: Japan Era: Early 20th Century Material: Cardstock Style: Lithograph Finish: Matte Orientation: Horizontal Text: English and Japanese Keywords: Shinto, Buddhist, Meiji, Taisho, Ephemera, Souvenir, Toshogu, Woodblock, Folklore, Animal Art, Antique, Philately, Cultural, Heritage, Travelogue

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