Kamakura Daibutsu / Japan: Great Buddah Western Tourists (Vintage Cabinet Card Photo ~1900s)

original cabinet card photo - no reprint!

cabinet card photos have been first introduced in 1860 and slowly replaced the smaller carte de visite photos...

authentic and highly fascinating original antique photograph from the early 1900s.

this historic image features the famous great buddha of kamakura daibutsu located at the kotoku-in temple in japan.

the photograph captures a remarkable moment showing a group of western tourists or residents posing together directly inside the giant hands and lap of the massive bronze statue.

the reverse features a rare printed english description providing detailed historical facts and measurements of the monument which beautifully reflects early international travel and tourism to japan during the late meiji era.

item is an original vintage albumen print from japan showing the kamakura daibutsu with a group of travelers and an english letterpress text on the back. the production era dates back to the late meiji period around the 1900s.

it features a characteristic sepia-toned finish on antique paper

size: ~ 15.7 x 10.6 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good...authentic antique condition with expected corner wear and aging....please also refer to scan which show complete front and backside of photo.

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