KUSAKABE KIMBEI (1841-1934) The Amasake Seller circa 1880

Vintage albumen print with hand-coloring (circa 1880)

The quality and preservation of the colours are exceptional.

- Photo format 20.5 x 26 cm

- Under a 40x50cm passe-partout

This street vendor from Amasake offers warm, sweet sake in two crates. Once set up, they form a small shop. He walks through the streets, calling out to customers. Two cups are visible on one of his trays.