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They came out of a large curated collection. They are Showa era recuts of famous shunga done in the resurgence of interest in the Edo period during the early to mid 60’s in Japan. Some have been recut from the original larger image to edit the most graphic parts thus making them suitable for public display. Personally I prefer more left to the imagination. These have not seen the light of day in over 25 years and they are pristine. This one I believe was by Utagawa Toyohara but not quite sure. Please see all pics. All are in their original folder/mat.

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We indicate the artist’s name based on a signature and seal and also the style for convenience, but please understand that it is not a thing to guarantee an original or an imitation (reproduction). Woodblock print album “SHUNGA”. Title : Yakumo no Chigiri (The Vows of Eight Clouds) Signature : Eisen Tomioka (Unknown). The date listed is the date of the original printing. We have not been able to determine if it was printed in the above mentioned period. Size : (W)40cm(H)3cm(D)30cm Origin:Japan. Condition Details: Due to its age, this print shows signs of wear, including. Toning & Foxing: Visible throughout the paper. Paper: Overall browning and toning due to age. Wear: Minor creases and some small wormholes. Note: Please judge the age and details from the high-resolution photos provided. All payments must be received within. For buyers in the United States. We do our best in writing the description and judging paintings. However, we sometimes overlook something. Most of the items are very old and not mint condition. Also, judgement is very difficult. They have age-appropriate flaws. I offer courteous and prompt service. Thank you very much. Please translate in your language. Do not copy, duplicate or reproduce the article or photo.

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Bookstore situated in Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to have a look at our store! Work name:?? (???). For items condition please see photos and comment. Please understand that we occurred a simple check so there might be little oversight. We try to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. Although, the condition of the item may be felt worse than our description due to individual subjectivity. Displayed price is applicable for any number of prints on our store. And it may take longer than the number of days written above. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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A mid to late 1800’S Japanese shunga, erotic print woodblock printed book. This is part of a personal collection we brought from Kyoto, Japan. There are 7 color prints printed on Japanese handmade washi paper. The printed pages are 7 x 9 3/4 inches. The color prints extend across two pages making one large print. There is also a long description / story printed on the other pages in older written Japanese. It’s older Japanese written in a stylized (willow) form difficult for modern Japanese to read. There is some insect damage to the paper. There are 34 pages in the book. We also have another different shunga book listed. Please see our “Other” items. We are easy to contact. You will receive your feedback after leaving feedback for us.

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We indicate the artist’s name based on a signature and seal and also the style for convenience, but please understand that it is not a thing to guarantee an original or an imitation (reproduction). Title: Author unknown (-) Size : (W)17cm(H)1cm(D)22cm. One sheet size : (W)34cm(H)22cm 12pages. The date listed is the date of the original printing. We have not been able to determine if it was printed in the above mentioned period. Condition : Used (Wrinkles, Blot, Torn, Discoloration, Scratch). All payments must be received within. We do our best in writing the description and judging paintings. However, we sometimes overlook something. Most of the items are very old and not mint condition. Also, judgement is very difficult. They have age-appropriate flaws. I offer courteous and prompt service. Thank you very much. Please translate in your language. Do not copy, duplicate or reproduce the article or photo.

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Bookstore situated in Tokyo, Japan. Feel free to have a look at our store! This is a reprint, not an original work. Please kindly note that it is a modern reproduction made using traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques. We are clearly stating in the product description that this is a reprint. We will be unable to respond to complaints based on the assumption that it was an original work. Thank you in advance for your understanding. For items condition please see photos and comment. Please understand that we occurred a simple check so there might be little oversight. We try to photograph and describe the condition as accurately as possible. Although, the condition of the item may be felt worse than our description due to individual subjectivity. Displayed price is applicable for any number of prints on our store. And it may take longer than the number of days written above. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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Original Japanese woodblock print. Shunga erotic art. A Branch of Plum?? Washi Japanese paper. Nishiki-e multi-coloured woodblock printing. Fair, slight wrinkles and fold marks. 12,5 x 9,5 cm. Luigi Mascellino – Antique Dealer Permit No. 303291805220 authorized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission.

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Original Japanese woodblock print. Shunga erotic art. What’s in Fashion????? Passionate encounter on the banks of the Oi River. Washi Japanese paper. Nishiki-e multi-coloured woodblock printing. Overall good, two tiny holes, slight sign of central vertical fold. 12,5 x 9 cm. Luigi Mascellino – Antique Dealer Permit No. 303291805220 authorized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission.

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Original Japanese woodblock print. Shunga erotic art. Illustrated Sino-Japanese Encyclopedia of the Three Realms, Aquatic Animals Section. Washi Japanese paper. Nishiki-e multi-coloured woodblock printing. 12 x 9 cm. Luigi Mascellino – Antique Dealer Permit No. 303291805220 authorized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission.

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Stunning romantic series of prints with very fine detail and vibrant colors. Quite a rare work of art. Age: Antique (circa 1900), Meiji period. Original woodblock print, woodcut. 19 x 13 cm. Shunga is a type of Japanese erotic art typically executed as a kind of ukiyo-e, often in woodblock print format. While rare, there are also extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate ukiyo-e. Translated literally, the Japanese word shunga means picture of spring; “spring” is a common euphemism for sex. The Japanese term Ukiyo-e translates as picture of the floating world. Bijin-ga is a portrait of a beautiful woman. Please note that antique and vintage artworks may have traces of time, so please review all photos.

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