Japanese Antique Meiji Photo Ainu People House by Photographer Mishima Tokiwa

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This is an antique Japanese photograph from the Meiji period, depicting Ainu people and traditional houses in Hokkaido.
The photo was taken by the renowned photographer Tokiwa Mishima (三島常盤), active in Sapporo during the late 19th century.
It is a valuable ethnographic image that captures the lifestyle and culture of the Ainu people, Japan’s indigenous community, during the early modern era.

Features

• Period: Meiji era (late 19th century)

• Photographer: Tokiwa Mishima (三島常盤)

• Subject: Ainu people and traditional buildings in Hokkaido

• Material: Vintage photographic paper (albumen print on card)

• Historical record of Japanese indigenous culture

Uses
Ideal for collectors of Japanese antique photographs, ethnographic studies, or museum and gallery displays.
This rare image provides important insight into Meiji-era visual documentation and cultural history.

Size
10.5cm×6.3cm

Condition
Used. There are stains, fading, and wear consistent with age.
The photo has aged naturally, adding to its antique character and authenticity.

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