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Image Not Available for In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f
In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f
Image Not Available for In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f

In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f

Creator Transatlantic Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 18.5 cm (9 9/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/9357
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The cormorants are kept in large baskets. Each basket carries four birds and the same birds must be accommodated together or else they make a fuss.
The cormorants are kept in large baskets. Each basket carries four birds and the same birds must be accommodated together or else they make a fuss.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Japanese fisherman in national costume prepares to tie a snare around the neck of the cormorant.
A Japanese fisherman in national costume prepares to tie a snare around the neck of the cormorant.
Transatlantic Photo
1930s
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unknown
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