Lacquered photo album, ca. 1890-1910.
Folio-oblong [36x26cm].
Upper panel lacquered with branch and bird relief. Lower panel with floral and butterfly decoration.
26 private photographs [11×8,5cm] taken by Norwegians in the Honshu area and Osaka. An extra photo at the end depicts a lady in a Norwegian home decorated for Christmas.
Spine with some wear, though still holding. Laid in original slightly worn brocade foldover box, lined in silk.