Vintage Japanese Houanden Temple Photograph

This is an original vintage early Showa Era black and white photograph of a Houanden temple, also known as an Imperial Shrine. Pre-WWII, these shrines were commonly found at schools and other educational institutions and interred a photograph of the current Emperor and Empress as well as a copy of “The Imperial Rescript on Education” (a Meiji Era document that is meant to be a philosophical and moral guide for Japanese citizens of the time).

• Black and white photograph
• Paper
• C1930
• Item weight: 6 grams
• Packed weight: 150 grams
• Approx. 15.5 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

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