Bunka Edo Map 文化江戸図 This is a woodblock print reproduction map of Edo (Samurai era) current Tokyo Japan in 1811. It's a rare map printed using the same technique as Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Production Year: Bunka 8 (1811) Publisher: Suharaya Mohei, Nihonbashi Minami 1-chome, Edo 須原屋茂兵衛　 Printing: Five-color print using black, red, yellow, blue, and green inks Features: This map is a well-crafted and cohesive work, with clearly drawn characters. The daimyo residences are divided into upper, middle, and lower residences. The large temples are surrounded by smaller temples, giving the appearance of a bustling temple town. The map distinctly divides the areas occupied by daimyo residences, samurai estates, merchant houses, townspeople districts, and temple/shrine districts. In Mukojima, there are many lower residences and secondary homes, and the downtown areas flourish, often serving as the setting for various stories. Historical Background and Events of the Time: Domestic: The great fire of Edo (Bunka 3). The shogunate patrolled the northern borders and set up batteries in Edo, Mutsu, and Sagami provinces. International: The rise of Napoleon. Size: 58x88cm Single sheet Condition: It is in very good condition. Estimated date of reprint: Showa period (1926-1989) Shipping The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by FedEx, DHL or Japan Post depend on the situation. It takes about 2- 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation. #samuraiweek