Ryōunkaku Tower Game
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The Story Behind The Artwork:
Ryōunkaku Tower Game, 1890
By Utagawa Kunimasa IV
Ashmolean Museum (EA2018.81)
Japan’s first Western-style skyscraper—a twelve-storey tower built in the Asakusa district of Tokyo in 1890 — was designed by the Scottish engineer W. K. Burton. Commonly known as the ‘Twelve Stories’ or Jūnikai, the Ryōunkaku tower housed shops, an exhibition space and observation platforms. All twelve storeys were illuminated by electric lights and the building boasted Japan’s first electric lift. Many different views of the Ryōunkaku tower were produced by different publishers after its opening. This version is designed as a board game in which players opened flaps to reveal the interior of the tower.
Artwork Details:
Edition of 250 (maximum) numbered with a physical Certificate of Authenticity
Printed on Awagami Washi Bamboo 170gsm
Frame dimensions (approximately):
H: 61cm x W: 29cm x D: 3cm
Frame: Black lacquer Ayous hardwood frame (20mm)
Glazing: Glass
Ashmolean Museum Donation:
20% of sales from this limited edition Giclée print will be donated to the Ashmolean museum. It is only with this and other philanthropic support that the Museum is able to continue its inspiring public programme and make its collections available to all. Donations to the Ashmolean help underpin all of their work, supporting the activities at the very heart of the Museum's mission. Donations such as this will help ensure that they remain open to the public, free of charge, and that they are able to continue to safeguard and showcase the collections in their care and share their knowledge.
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