A late 1800’s – very early 1900’s (Late Edo – Meiji era) Japanese shunga erotic woodblock print collection. The color red in these was a popular color used at this time. Part of a personal collection we brought from Kyoto, Japan. Ever displayed, and have been kept in their original protective wrapper that is shown […]
Classic Utamaro Beauty Portrait. This charming bijin-ga or beauty print is, of course, a Utamaro masterwork. Without a doubt, Utamaro Japanese, c. His classic portraits of courtesans, geishas and teahouse waitresses are among the most sought after of all prints. In fact, many serious collectors consider Utamaro’s beauties to be the very soul of Ukiyo-e, […]
Antique Woodblock Print from Senshutsu Edo 48 Kei (Selected 48 Views of Edo from the series One Hundred Views of Edo). In the Akiba Shrine at Ukeji. Meiji period hand printed woodblock print. About 14 x 9.4 inches. Published by Kodama Matashichi of Ohashi-do. There is URAUCHI backing paper. On the faster side during off […]
Antique Woodblock Print from Senshutsu Edo 48 Kei (Selected 48 Views of Edo from the series One Hundred Views of Edo). The Ayase River and Kanegafuchi. Meiji period hand printed woodblock print. About 14 x 9.4 inches. Published by Kodama Matashichi of Ohashi-do. There is URAUCHI backing paper. On the faster side during off peak […]