Japan. 1870 (No reserve price)

Short description of the item and its origin
This lot features two original official Japanese Land Title Certificates (Chiken / 地券) issued during the early Meiji period (1870s). Established following the pivotal Land Tax Reform (Chiso Kaisei / 地租改正) under Emperor Meiji, these certificates mark the historical transition of Japan into a modern state with formalized private land ownership. Printed on traditional Japanese paper with authentic official hand-stamped seals and brush-written calligraphy details, these documents stand as core historical artifacts of Japan’s modern economic and legal history.

Collector’s Value & Benefits

Core Historical Significance: Excellent primary sources representing the birth of modern Japanese property rights and tax reform during the Meiji Restoration.

Authentic Period Artifacts: Highly desirable for collectors of Asian art, historic legal documents, scripophily, and Japanese military/governmental history.

Display Potential: Beautifully preserved with detailed official red seals and brushed calligraphy, making them striking framed pieces for display.

Dimensions (in cm)
33 x 25 cm (each)

Weight (in grams)
1000 g

Shipping method
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