attrib Kimbei - 1870 Vintage Large Hand Tinted Albumen Japan Female Traveller or Divers
Attributed to Kimbei, this circa 1870 large hand-tinted albumen photograph portrays Japanese female travelers or divers. Japanese ama divers, traditionally women, are known for free-diving to collect pearls, shells, and seaweed, representing an ancient cultural practice. Hand-tinted albumen prints from this era were popular for documenting aspects of daily life and traditional occupations, with Kimbei being a prominent photographer capturing such themes during Japan's Meiji period. This photograph not only has aesthetic appeal but also serves an ethnographic purpose, highlighting livelihoods and gender roles within historical Japanese society.
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