1897 Wood Engraving Mikado Japanese Emperor Shogun Homage Tribute Tenno XGBB8 XGCB6 "Ruins of El Busrah"

"Ruins of El Busrah"

American and English antique dealers that were located at 815 Madison Ave and 68th Street

and a music store stamp in the left margin

This is an original 1928 black and white print ad for Real Silk shirts

1897 Wood Engraving Mikado Japanese Emperor Shogun Homage Tribute Tenno XGBB8 XGCB6 "Ruins of El Busrah"This is an original 1897 black and white wood engraving of the Mikado (Japanese Emperor) receiving homage from the Shogun. The relationship between Mikado and Shogun was an interesting and tangled piece of politics. While the Emperor was still considered to be the absolute ruler of the Japanese people, the Shogun was the true seat of power in the Tokugawa (Edo) Period. While power in Japan has shifted numerous times, the concept of the Mikado, or more