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This exquisite pair of original 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) highlights the private, elegant world of Edo-period women. Featuring works by Kikukawa Eizan and Keisai Eisen, these prints focus on interior settings and the delicate artistry of everyday life. Unlike formal portraits, these “indoor scenes” are prized for their atmosphere and the storytelling details hidden in the backgrounds and screens. Subject: A graceful woman seated in a tea house or private residence. Key Detail: This is a famous compositional style by Eizan, where the silhouettes of people are seen through the translucent shoji (paper) screens in the background. It creates a sense of depth and mystery that was revolutionary for its time. Subject: A woman in a casual, flowing kimono gesturing toward a sliding door. Inset: The top cartouche shows a figure at a doorway, suggesting a narrative connection-likely a clandestine meeting or a scene from a popular play of the era. Eisen was a master of capturing these subtle emotional moments. Dimensions: Prints are approximately 9″ x 13″ (Standard Oban size). Framing: Professionally mounted in high-quality Bamboo-style frames (17″ x 24″). Glass: Outfitted with glare-proof glass, allowing for a clear view of the intricate line work and subtle “bokashi” (color shading) without distracting reflections. Aesthetic: The bamboo frames perfectly complement the organic textures of the handmade washi paper. Artists: Kikukawa Eizan & Keisai Eisen. Period: Late Edo Period c. Medium: Woodblock print on handmade washi paper. Origin: Edo (Tokyo), Japan. Kikukawa Eizan was the leading artist of Bijin-ga (beautiful women prints) in the early 19th century, and his work paved the way for Eisen. Owning a pair that features both artists allows a collector to see the evolution of Japanese fashion and artistic style during the height of the woodblock era. Condition Note: These are authentic antique prints. Expect natural age-toning and minor paper character consistent with 150+ year-old art. Please refer to high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the margins and colors. These items will be packed with professional-grade materials to ensure the frames and glare-proof glass arrive safely.

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Woodblock printed Pictorial book of flora 19thC Japanese Original Edo Antique Title: Honzouzufu. Artist: Iwasaki KAN’EN Size: 256 x 178mm, about 50 pages many color prints. Age: late Edo or Meiji period. Country of origin : Japan. Please check the all photos. Arrive in about 6 – 16 days. No-certificate items is not guaranteed. We don’t declare the low value or mark as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. The item “Woodblock printed Pictorial book of flora 19thC Japanese Edo Meiji Antique” is in sale since Sunday, July 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “matsu-kaze.japan” and is located in Japan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Woodblock print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1800-1849
• Primary Material: WASHI
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints

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SUPERB 19thC Japanese Antique Woodblock Printed KABUKI UKIYOE 19 Complete SET Artist: Torii KIYOSADA. A disciple of Utagawa KUNIYOSHI. Title: Kabuki Juhachiban Kudaime Ichikawa Danjuro. Complete Set (18 prints & list & paper bag). This original set is a Museum grade Antique. Each Size: 44 x 28cm very large. Age: 28th Meiji period (1895). Country of origin : Japan. There are dirt & small damages by aging. But there are no serious damages. Please check the all photos. [please note] this item have to get a permit in the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs before Export. Arrive in about 6 – 16 days. No-certificate items is not guaranteed. We don’t declare the low value or mark as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. The item “SUPERB 19thC Japanese Antique Woodblock Printed KABUKI UKIYOE 19 Complete SET” is in sale since Sunday, June 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “matsu-kaze.japan” and is located in Japan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1850-1899
• Primary Material: WASHI
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints

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TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI Takeda SHINGEN 19thC Meiji Original Japanese Woodblock Print. Title: Musha Burui Takeda SHINGEN. Printed part size: 331 x 225mm. Country of origin : Japan. We’ll wrap it securely. Arrive in about 6 – 20 days. No-certificate items is not guaranteed. We don’t declare the low value or mark as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. We’ll ignore the illegal requests. The item “TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI Takeda SHINGEN 19thC Meiji Original Japanese Woodblock Print” is in sale since Saturday, May 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “matsu-kaze.japan” and is located in Japan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1850-1899
• Primary Material: Paper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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Motif: ISHIKAWA GOEMON Ichikawa Danjuro acts in Kabuki Each print size: 36 x 23.7cm, 36 x 24cm, 23.8cm Total size: 36 x 71.5cm. Country of origin : Japan. There are no serious damages. Please check the all photos. Arrive in about 6 – 16 days. No-certificate items is not guaranteed. Please check with your country? We don’t declare the low value or mark as “gifts”? US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. The item “SUPERB 19thC Japanese Antique Woodblock printed KABUKI GOEMON UKIYOE Very large” is in sale since Sunday, June 17, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “matsu-kaze.japan” and is located in Japan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1850-1899
• Primary Material: WASHI
• Maker: Toyohara KUNICHIKA
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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HOKUSAI MANGA 19thC Japanese Antique Woodblock Print Art Illustrations Book G364 Title: HOKUSAI MANGA 6 Hen. Artist: Katsushika HOKUSAI Size: 24 x 16cm Pages: 56. Age: Date is not written. Perhaps Meiji period version. Country of origin : Japan. There are no serious damages. Please check the all photos. Arrive in about 6 – 16 days. No-certificate items is not guaranteed. We don’t declare the low value or mark as “gifts”. US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. The item “HOKUSAI MANGA 19thC Japanese Antique Woodblock Print Art Illustrations Book G364″ is in sale since Wednesday, January 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “matsu-kaze.japan” and is located in Japan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1850-1899
• Primary Material: WASHI
• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints

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WITH RICHLY COLOURED EROTIC WOODBLOCK PRINTS – IN HIGHLY COLLECTABLE CONDITION. Fine Japanese’pillow book’, late 19th century. Thick paperered boards with pink label applied to upper cover. Folds out concertina-style with 13 double-page woodblock prints (12 erotic and 1 of flowers). White margins: 31cm x 23.5cm. Tall 8vo (23.5cm x 15.5cm). Light marking to upper cover, and line of light browning on rear cover. Internally, light foxing browning to rear of plates, but plates themselves generally very clean. No obvious tears or marks. A lovely example of a late 19th century Japanese’pillow book’, with 13 double page woodblock prints, 12 of which are of a highly charged erotic nature. Each shows the Prince Meiji in his boudoir with his lovers. Such books were designed originally as marital aids for Japanese couples, but in the late 19th century were also produced as curiosities for tourists. We have covered the vital areas of our images with a loose censorship label to spare any blushes. [please scroll down for images]. The item “19thC japan fine Japanese’pillow book’ erotic woodblock prints” is in sale since Sunday, March 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable”. The seller is “kernoozers” and is located in Ascot. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Binding: Hardback
• Non-Fiction Subject: Mind, Body & Spirit
• Year Printed: c1890s
• Region: Europe
• Place of Publication: Japan
• Fiction Subject: Adult & Erotic
• Special Attributes: Illustrated
• Publication Year: c1890s
• Period: 19th Century
• Subject 2: Japanese
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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