Chinese Ships at Nagasaki

Unidentified artist

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Two Chinese ships approach the port of Nagasaki. The crew of the ship in the foreground works quickly to lower one of the sails as a small vessel approaches with a group of returning traders. An inscription at upper left declares the ships as trading vessels from Qing, China. It is followed by an inscription detailing the mission. The red seal at right bears the name of the print’s publisher, “Bunsaidō.”

Chinese Ships at Nagasaki, Unidentified artist Japanese, 19th century, Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper; horizontal nagaban, Japan

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