Pronunciation: kagoshima gunki
MATERIAL: Woodblock Printed
TYPE: Print Book
DIMENSIONS: 4 1/2 X 7 inches (closed)
COMPONENTS: 20 pages of woodblock prints
CONDITION: Original covers, contents complete.
ITEM ID: 1967
Satsuma Rebellion (Vol. I)
PRONUNCIATION: kagoshima gunki
DATE
Year: 1877
Decade: 1870s
Century: 19th (1801-1900)
Notes: Meiji 10
Japanese print propaganda book published during the Satsuma Rebellion titled Volume I. The Satsuma Rebellion, as depicted in the Tom Cruise movie The Last Samurai, was a revolt of Samurai against the newly established Meiji government. The rebellion lasted from January to September of 1877, and this propaganda volume of woodblock prints was published during the actual events, making it real-time news. The volume has a full color cover of a Samurai and government soldier fighting with swords.
Asia / Africa
This collection houses art and artifacts from China, Ethiopia, India and Japan.
