JAPAN. Tycoon's bodyguard, British Quarters, Osaka, antique print, 1867

JAPAN. Tycoon's bodyguard, British Quarters, Osaka, antique print, 1867

Product SKU: P-5-10004

Price £13.99

'Part of the Tycoon's body-guard outside the British Minister's Quarters at Osaca' from Illustrated London News (1867). Antique wood engraved print, 17.5 x 23.5cm, 6.75 x 9.25 inches


Taikun
Taikun is an archaic Japanese term of respect derived from Chinese I Ching which once referred to a monarch. Its literal meaning is "Great Lord/Prince" or "Supreme Commander". In the Edo Period the word was used as a title designating the Shogun of Japan in relations with foreign countries.

CAPTION BELOW PICTURE: 'Part of the Tycoon's body-guard outside the British Minister's Quarters at Osaca'


Taikun
Taikun is an archaic Japanese term of respect derived from Chinese I Ching which once referred to a monarch. Its literal meaning is "Great Lord/Prince" or "Supreme Commander". In the Edo Period the word was used as a title designating the Shogun of Japan in relations with foreign countries.
The term was first used by the Tokugawa shogunate in an attempt to extricate Japan from the Sino-centric system of relations. As Shogun, he certainly could not call himself Emperor, but he also could not use the term "king". Kokuō was the term used by the kings of states which were tributaries of China, and which formally submitted politically to the Chinese emperor. As formal language is extremely important in diplomacy, the connotations of most alternative terms were found to be inappropriate, and so taikun was chosen to best represent the shogun in formal diplomatic communications.
A modified version of this word appears in the English language as "tycoon", referring to a wealthy business manager. The term is notable as one of the few Japanese words to have entered the English language that do not refer specifically to unique aspects of Japanese culture.

(Source Wikipedia)

DATE PRINTED: 1867    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 17.5 x 23.5cm, 6.75 x 9.25 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique wood engraved print

CONDITION: Fair: No top margin (image incomplete: a small part of the print may be missing compared to that shown in the scan). The image shown may have been scanned from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale: Any flaws described in this statement may not be visible on the scan but will be present on the print you receive. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: Illustrated London News

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