Antique Advertiment Posters for Japanese and Chinese Alcohol and Tobacco

Alcohol King Japanese Qinfan Wine Brewery Company of Tokyo, Japan

QINFAN WINE BREWERY, Translates literally as "Alcohol King--One Thousand Happiness". This promotion was for a Japanese brewery in the short-lived "puppet" government nation of Manchoukuo, (1932-1945), nominally ruled by the "Last Emporer of China". Undeniable artistic talent went into this painting!

Chinese Posters for Manchou Tobacco Company, Makers of Fiddle Brand

MANCHOU TOBACCO COMPANY, Another one of the curious documents of some historical significance from Manchoukuo, as referenced above. For "Fiddle" Brand, and "Good Crop" Cigarettes. Nice coloring and very interesting art deco furnishings