Japan Betto Groom Tattoos Tattooing Irezumi Full Body Suit Vtg. Photo 19thC.
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Japan Betto Groom Tattoos Tattooing Irezumi Full Body Suit Vtg. Photo 19thC.
£10.00
Japan Betto Groom Tattoos Tattooing Irezumi Full Body Suit Vtg. Photo 19thC.
This quality reprint of a vintage photo shows a Japanese man, identified as a betto or groom, stands with his back to the camera, displaying extensive traditional tattoos. This photograph, from the studio of Baron von Stillfried, was taken during the Meiji period. Such studio portraits were popular souvenirs for Western tourists, showcasing aspects of Japanese culture like the intricate art of irezumi (tattooing), which was often associated with certain working-class professions.
Shipping Details
We ship worldwide from the UK. There is no additional charge for extra prints.
Print Details
• Prints measure 10x8 inches (25x20cms).
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
Perfect For
• Framing and display
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
Please note - commercial, editorial or other such use is expressly forbidden