705 - Unknown (18th), "A Method of Riding". Japan, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), "A Method of Riding". Japan, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): "A Method Of riding Practised by the Rustics of Japan" Reitender Bauer auf einem Stier, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Roberts sculp.". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "A Method Of riding Practised by the Rustics of Japan.". Date: 18th century Description: Panel below: 'A method of riding practised by the Rustics in Japan'. Source: George Henry Millar (18th century) New Complete & Universal System of Geography, 1782 | Book, Science Keywords: Peasants; country people; Japanese; bull;, 18th century, Asian Art, Travel, Japan, Size: Paper: 38,0 cm x 25,0 cm (15 x 9,8 in), Plate: 29,2 cm x 17,3 cm (11,5 x 6,8 in), Depiction: 28,0 cm x 17,0 cm (11 x 6,7 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Discoloured and spotted due to age. With traces along the right margin. Crease at lower left. Bumped corners. Isolated short tears