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Mail Runner with Tattoos

0000; Gale Group; Linguagem: Japanese

Resumo

The Hikyaku (Courier) Developed as a Means of Communication in the Edo Era. According to the Rank of the Person Using the Hikyaku, There Were "Tsugi Hikyaku", "Daimyo Hikyaku" and "Machi Hikyaku". The Tattoo Was a Popular Symbol of Virility in the Edo Era. Running Naked, the Hikyaku Was Proud of the Tattoo Which He Wore Instead of a Coat. Color. width 196 mm x height 257 mm. Series: People / Occupations. Photographer: Unknown.

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