Edoardo Chiossone

Edoardo Chiossone (January 21, 1833 – April 11, 1898) was an Italian engraver and painter, noted for his work as a foreign advisor to Meiji period Japan, and for his collection of Japanese art. He designed the first Japanese bank notes.

Edoardo Chiossone
Chiossone c. 1890s
Born(1833-01-21)January 21, 1833
DiedApril 11, 1898(1898-04-11) (aged 64)
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityItalian
Occupation(s)artist, engraver
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