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A Chinese Man from Canton called Lo Shen..., from the Black Ship Scroll
A Chinese Man from Canton called Lo Shen..., from the Black Ship Scroll

A Chinese Man from Canton called Lo Shen..., from the Black Ship Scroll

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1854
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
(not entered)Handscroll segment mounted as a hanging scroll
MaterialsInk and colors on paper
DimensionsH. 10 1/2 in x W. 6 in, H. 26.7 cm x W. 23.8 cm (image); H. 30 1/2 in x W. 13 in, H. 77.5 cm x W. 33.0 cm (overall)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with assistance from the Japan Society of Northern California
Object number2012.60.21
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
InscribedA Chinese man from Canton called Lo Shen (Rasen) who came on the American ships. Because this man was on the ship, communication could be done through writing. He is also said to have served as a Chinese interpreter. This picture shows him wandering around Shimoda asking about prices, negotiating about the value, and making purchases.