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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 handsomely and impressively framed by Ædicule Fine Framemaking, the internationaly renowned source for hand-crafted, historically accurate picture framing. This 'Reverse Cassetta' profile frame has an ivory "ogee" at its inner, or sight, edge. Its surface treatment is 23K gold water gild over red and ochre, with moderate aging and patination. This is a stunning, museum-quality presentation of this important and charming 18th century image. Meet the Framemakers in this fascinating video.

We also offer a dramatic and classic frame with faux tortoise shell panels with 23K gilding at both the inner and outer edges. Click to view.

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