Vtg Japanese Printed Portrait

This is a vintage Japanese printed reproduction of a portrait of Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyota Industries. It is a poster given as a gift in magazines or newspapers, called furoku. This sepia-colored poster is generous in size and features some inscriptions on top and below the portrait. 

• Brown
• Paper
• 1931
• Some characters: 発明王 hatsumei-ou king of inventions, 豊田佐吉 Sakichi Toyoda, 昭和六年一月十五日発行 showa roku-nen ichi-gatsu jyuugo-nichi hakkou published in Showa 6, January 15th
• Item weight: 27 grams
• Packed weight: 227 grams
• Approx. 39 cm long x 26.2 cm wide
• Good condition considering age. Folded corners. Stains and marks. Tear on the left side. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. 
• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.