This finely detailed black-and-white lithograph titled “Dezima”, created by Sarony & Co., New York, depicts the historical Dutch trading post of Dejima in Nagasaki Bay, Japan. The composition captures the crescent-shaped artificial island connected to the mainland by a small bridge, surrounded by calm waters and distant sailing ships. The scene is framed by steep mountainous terrain on both sides, emphasizing the seclusion of this strategic and culturally significant port.
Dejima, originally built in the 17th century, served as the sole point of contact between Japan and the Western world during the Edo period, when Japan maintained an isolationist foreign policy. The artwork showcases the European ships docked alongside the island, the clustered buildings within its compound, and the sparse but orderly colonial activity. This lithograph offers a rare glimpse into early global trade and diplomacy in the Far East, preserved through the lens of 19th-century American printmaking.

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