Japanese Print "Pictures of Products and Industries of Japan - Excavating Whetstone" by Utagawa Hiroshige II
Artist:Utagawa Hiroshige II
Title:Pictures of Products and Industries of Japan - Excavating Whetstone
Date:Ca. 1880-1890s.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
From the series, "Dainippon Butsu-san Zukai" (Pictures of Products and Industries of Japan). Nagura in Mikawa (Aichi) prefecture produces whetstone, "Nagura-to", which has been used for sharpening swords and knives.