Vintage Ryuon Gate Postcard Mukden Manchuria Old Pine Trees China
$ 6.6
Description
Vintage Ryuon Gate Postcard Mukden Manchuria Old Pine Trees China. The composition highlights the serene and historic atmosphere of this Qing Dynasty imperial burial site. Produced in Japan, this card utilizes a high-quality lithographic process common in the early 20th century. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage black and white postcard features a striking view of the Ryuon Gate, also known as the Long'en Gate, situated within the East Mausoleum (Fuling Tomb) in Mukden, modern-day Shenyang. The architectural grandeur of the multi-tiered gate is beautifully framed by ancient, gnarled pine trees, known for their 'twined' appearance. The composition highlights the serene and historic atmosphere of this Qing Dynasty imperial burial site. Produced in Japan, this card utilizes a high-quality lithographic process common in the early 20th century. The bilingual captions in English and Japanese provide historical context, identifying the location as the East Mausoleum of Fengtien. The back of the card features a 'Carte Postale' layout with a distinct 'Made in Japan' mark and a bird-themed trade mark, making it a desirable piece for collectors of Manchurian history, East Asian architecture, or Japanese-printed postcards of China.
