Old Woodblock Print by Hiroshige - 19thC Options:Option 2 Asmat shields were created as

Asmat shields were created as functional items for warfare

It also kicks out slightly at the bottom so doesn't run completely straight

A similar example can be found in "Chinese Household Furniture" by George N

The famous imperial kilns have been sited there since the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD)

4 x 1 (wxh cms)

Old Woodblock Print by Hiroshige - 19thC Options:Option 2 Asmat shields were created asThese two old Japanese woodblock print are by renowned woodblock print artist Utagawa Hiroshige and from a set of three entitled 'Enjoying the Evening Cool with Fireworks, Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku noryo ohanabi).' Dating from 1847 1852 Edo Period these old prints have been reframed by our skilled team in a simple matte black wood frame. From Japan Dimensions: 42 x 2 x 53. 5 (WxDxH cms) Print size: 24. 5 x 37 (WxH cms) UK Delivery Charge except