Illustration of Unwritten Famous Places (Muhitsu Meisho Annai no Zu)
1848-1852 (Kaei 1 to Kaei 5) Tokyo Shiryō Collection 025-C7

This picture puzzle served as a riddle regarding the famous spots of Edo. Many picture puzzles that concealed some meaning within letters or pictures were printed during the Edo period. Answers to these riddles included many things, not only names of famous places but also the title that should be printed outside of each frame and the names of printing companies.The answer to each riddle was printed on the bottom left corner, allowing the viewer to come to know the famous spots of Edo.


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