c. 1860s Japan - taking tea at a tea house, Felix Beato studio

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c. 1860s Japan - taking tea at a tea house, Felix Beato studio

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Beato Ethnicity Ethnographic Felix Meiji Occupation Orient Taking 1860s

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This photograph, taken by the renowned British photographer Felix Beato in the late 1860s, offers a rare glimpse into the traditional tea-taking ceremony in Japan during the Meiji Era. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the ethereal beauty and grace of Japanese culture. The scene unfolds at a quaint tea house, where a Japanese woman, dressed in the elegant and intricately designed kimono, sits poised and serene, holding a tea bowl in both hands. Her expression is one of deep concentration, as she savors the delicate flavors of the matcha tea. The tea house, adorned with tatami mats and shoji screens, exudes an air of tranquility and simplicity, reflecting the Japanese ethos of harmony with nature. The photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of tea-taking in Japan, which dates back over a thousand years. Tea was not only a popular beverage but also an integral part of Japanese social life, with tea houses serving as gathering places for scholars, artists, and merchants. Felix Beato, a pioneering photographer who traveled extensively in Asia during the 19th century, captured this moment with exceptional skill and sensitivity, revealing the essence of Japanese life during an era of profound change. His ethnographic approach to photography, which aimed to document the indigenous peoples and cultures of Asia, makes this image an invaluable historical record.

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