{"product_id":"1894-5-emperor-meiji-inspects-the-cavalry-by-toyohara-chikanobu-approximately-37x24cm","title":"1894-5 \"Emperor Meiji Inspects The Cavalry\" by Toyohara Chikanobu (Approximately 37X24CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eGood condition overall with no noticeable stains or insect damage. Slight friction wear is present along the edges, but the image area remains unaffected and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eThis Meiji-era ukiyo-e woodblock triptych by Toyohara Chikanobu, created circa 1894–1895 (Meiji 27–28), depicts Emperor Meiji on horseback in formal Western-style military uniform, accompanied by an escort of guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eThe scene presents a ceremonial procession passing through a fortified gate, likely representing Tokyo near the Imperial Palace. The composition reflects the visual language of imperial imagery (\u003cem data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"703\"\u003egyōkō-zu\u003c\/em\u003e), emphasizing authority, modernization, and national identity during Japan’s rapid transformation in the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eChikanobu, known for his depictions of court life and modernization themes, combines traditional woodblock techniques with contemporary subject matter. The Western-style uniforms and organized cavalry highlight Japan’s emergence as a modern military power while retaining elements of classical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1311\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA well-preserved and historically representative example of Meiji-period imperial imagery, suitable for collectors of ukiyo-e, military history, and modernization-era prints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934396465411,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_3122.jpg?v=1775997303","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1894-5-emperor-meiji-inspects-the-cavalry-by-toyohara-chikanobu-approximately-37x24cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}