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"A whale on the beach is wealth for seven villages". This Japanese proverb explains that country's reverential regard for this mammal as its symbol of good fortune and prosperity. The Japanese traditionally utilized whales found dead or dying near shore. In 1675, Wada Kakuemon developed the use of nets to capture whales in the open sea. Within a few decades, Japanese whaling was a large-scale commercial endeavor. A century later, an unidentified artist created this striking watercolor image that feels as much a part of the 21st century as the 18th.

It is dramatically framed by Ædicule Fine Framemaking, the internationaly renowned source for hand-crafted, historically accurate picture framing. This 'Cassetta' profile frame features faux tortoise shell panels with 23K gilding at both the inner and outer edges; it is moderately aged and patinated. This is a brilliant presentation of this important and charming 18th century image, making the most of Ædicule's remarkable faux tortoise shell veneer. Its antique, translucent glow is the perfect and responsible replacement for real tortoise shell, the use of which was banned by the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. If you're interested, please see Mark Catesby's c. 1730 Hawks-bill Turtle. Meet the Framemakers in this fascinating video.

We also offer an extravagantly impressive frame with 23K gold gilding. Click to view.

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