Framed Print : Winnowing rice, Japan, circa 1880s
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Winnowing rice, Japan, circa 1880s
Winnowing rice, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s
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Media ID 14358375
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add a touch of timeless beauty to your home decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, titled "Winnowing Rice, Japan, circa 1880s," captures a moment in time from the past. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a traditional Japanese rice farmer skillfully winnowing grains, transporting you back to the 1880s. Each print is meticulously framed in a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring your artwork stands out while complementing your interior. Bring history into your living space with this captivating and authentic addition to your collection.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Winnowing Rice, Japan, Circa 1880s: A Timeless Tradition in Agriculture This image transports us back in time to rural Japan during the late 1800s, where the laborious yet essential process of winnowing rice was a daily routine for farmers. Winnowing, the separation of grains from chaff, was a crucial step in the rice cultivation process, ensuring the highest quality grain for consumption. The photograph depicts a woman, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, skillfully winnowing rice using a bamboo fan. The wind, evident from the billowing sleeves of her garment, carries the lighter chaff particles away, leaving the heavier rice grains behind. The woman's focused expression and the tranquil setting of the scene underscore the importance of this agricultural practice in Japanese culture. The serene landscape in the background, with its lush greenery and traditional Japanese architecture, further emphasizes the connection between the people and their land. The use of natural elements, such as the wind and the bamboo fan, highlights the harmonious relationship between humans and nature that was integral to Japanese agricultural practices during this era. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience and dedication of the Japanese farmers, who, despite the challenges presented by the natural elements and the labor-intensive nature of rice cultivation, continued to produce high-quality rice for their communities. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the rich agricultural heritage that continues to influence Japanese culture to this day.
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