Vintage Port Arthur Charnel Shrine on Monument Hill Postcard - Russo-Japanese
$ 6.6
Description
Vintage Port Arthur Charnel Shrine on Monument Hill Postcard - Russo-Japanese. The image captures the solemn atmosphere of this historic site, showcasing the traditional Japanese torii gate and shrine architecture flanked by heavy artillery cannons, which serve as a powerful reminder of the Russo-Japanese War. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage black and white postcard features a striking view of the Charnel Shrine on Monument Hill in Port Arthur (modern-day Lushun, China). The image captures the solemn atmosphere of this historic site, showcasing the traditional Japanese torii gate and shrine architecture flanked by heavy artillery cannons, which serve as a powerful reminder of the Russo-Japanese War. The composition highlights the stark landscape and the meticulous stonework of the memorial site, offering a poignant glimpse into the early 20th-century military history of the region. Produced during the early 1900s, this postcard is a significant piece of historical ephemera. The reverse side features the classic 'Carte Postale' layout with light green ink and a unique decorative stamp box depicting a fortress and horse. This item is an excellent addition for collectors of military history, Japanese colonial era memorabilia, or topographical postcards of Northeast China. The bilingual captions in Japanese and English further enhance its value as a cross-cultural historical document.
