Ambrotype Photo of Iwasaki Ōu only known photo of the poet
[Japan] Scarce, possibly unique ambrotype photo of the Japanese poet Iwasaki Ōu (1801-65), taken one year before he died. Inscribed in box, 'Aged man Ōu at 61 years' and dated Genji 1 (1864).
Photographer unknown. 1864. 8.5 x 6.8cm
In very good condition. Top edge of box missing. Otherwise only minor age wear. p36011551
