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Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]
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1870s Aime Humbert Droz Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Bowing Cassell Petter Galpin Commissary Diplomat Emperor Of Japan Henry Walter Bates Humbert Droz Aime Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Kyoto Mikado Petter And Galpin Procession Processional Cassell Posture
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This photograph, titled 'Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan' dates back to the 1870s and is an intriguing glimpse into the historical encounter between the Eastern and Western worlds. The image is taken from 'Illustrated Travels' by Henry Walter Bates, published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London in 1880. The photograph depicts a European diplomat, known as a 'tycoon,' paying a formal visit to the Mikado, the Emperor of Japan, in his palace in Kyoto. The tycoon is shown in the foreground, bowing deeply in respect to the Emperor, who is seated on a raised platform with his retinue of attendants. The Mikado is depicted in traditional Japanese robes and headdress, while the tycoon wears Western attire, signifying the cultural exchange that was taking place during this period. The background of the photograph is filled with a large gathering of Japanese men, all in traditional clothing, observing the proceedings with great interest. The intricately designed buildings and architecture of the palace are also visible in the background, adding to the grandeur of the scene. The photograph is a testament to the rich cultural history of Japan during the late 19th century and the fascination that the Western world had with the mysterious and exotic land of the Rising Sun. The image is also a reminder of the significant role that diplomacy played in shaping international relations during this period.
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