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

Unknown (18th century), "A Method of Riding." Japan, copper engraving Unknown (18th century): "A Method of Riding Practiced by the Rustics of Japan." Peasant riding a bull, 18th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the printing plate at the lower right: "Roberts sculp.". Inscribed in the printing plate at the lower center: "A Method of Riding Practiced 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), Image: 28.0 cm x 17.0 cm (11 x 6.7 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Discolored and spotted due to age. Traces along the right margin. Crease at the lower left. Bumped corners. Isolated short tears