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Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love
Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of Two Women Making Love
Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of Two Women Making Love

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of Two Women Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting two women making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love
Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Japanese Shunga, Sitting Woman
Japanese Shunga, Sitting Woman

Japanese Shunga, Sitting Woman

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful example of the Japanese art form known as shunga, this sensual work depicts woman exploring her sexuality.

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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paint, Paper, Gouache

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Man and a Woman Making Love
Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Man and a Woman Making Love

Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Man and a Woman Making Love

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Early 20th century Japanese Shunga Painting Woman With Baby
Early 20th century Japanese Shunga Painting Woman With Baby

Early 20th century Japanese Shunga Painting Woman With Baby

Located in Chiba, JP

WOMAN WITH BABY A hand-drawn shunga (erotic art) on highly transparent silk. Early 20th century, Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Album of Japanese Shunga 28 Paintings Early 20th Century
Album of Japanese Shunga 28 Paintings Early 20th Century

Album of Japanese Shunga 28 Paintings Early 20th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Album of erotic paintings. Japan. Early 20th century. Shunga with 28 paintings, real hand-painted.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica
Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica

Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

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2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame
Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame

Antique Japanese Erotic Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple in Gilt Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Erotic Framed Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print of Couple, 19th Century
Japanese Erotic Framed Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print of Couple, 19th Century

Japanese Erotic Framed Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print of Couple, 19th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

Shunga is a type of Japanese erotic art typically executed as Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and in some rare instances as scrolls Shunga means "spring pictures" and was popular primarily...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

"The Embrace (Shunga Study), " Mixed Media Collage
"The Embrace (Shunga Study), " Mixed Media Collage

"The Embrace (Shunga Study), " Mixed Media Collage

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

The miniature work offers an intimate scene collaged from a Japanese shunga print and a Chinese-language diagram of the anatomy of a heart.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink

"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson

"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

The miniature work offers an intimate scene collaged from a Japanese shunga print and a Chinese-language diagram of the anatomy of a heart.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Shunga I - Contemporary Erotic Gold Leaf Painting with Japanese Influence
Shunga I - Contemporary Erotic Gold Leaf Painting with Japanese Influence

Shunga I - Contemporary Erotic Gold Leaf Painting with Japanese Influence

By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos

Located in Dallas, TX

The work draws inspiration from traditional Japanese shunga prints while reinterpreting their sensual and narrative qualities through a distinctly contemporary lens.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Contemporary Japanese Style Mixed Media Collage Wall Art
Large Contemporary Japanese Style Mixed Media Collage Wall Art

Large Contemporary Japanese Style Mixed Media Collage Wall Art

$1,500Sale Price|48% Off

H 32.75 in W 74.13 in D 4.75 in

Large Contemporary Japanese Style Mixed Media Collage Wall Art

Located in Miami, FL

These unique works of art are visibly inspired by both 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaques with scholar and warrior figures. As well as, Japa...

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20th Century American Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage Japanese Ukioye Shunga Erotic Hand Painted Scoll 31"
Vintage Japanese Ukioye Shunga Erotic Hand Painted Scoll 31"

Vintage Japanese Ukioye Shunga Erotic Hand Painted Scoll 31"

$262Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.5 in W 1.5 in D 30.5 in

Vintage Japanese Ukioye Shunga Erotic Hand Painted Scoll 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

Shunga (春画) is a type of Japanese erotic art typically executed as a kind of ukiyo-e, often in woodblock print format.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Framed Japanese ink on paper artist's instruction for a Shunga print
Framed Japanese ink on paper artist's instruction for a Shunga print

Framed Japanese ink on paper artist's instruction for a Shunga print

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese ink on paper wood block shunga artist’s color and pattern illustration with instructions for the woodblock carver and printer, depicting a sumptuously clothed amorous couple...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga 'Erotica' Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels
Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga 'Erotica' Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels

Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga 'Erotica' Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels

Located in North Miami, FL

Reports from early foreign visitors to Japan describe visits to Japanese homes in which the man and wife of the house proudly show off their shunga collections to their horrified Wes...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Japanese Two-Panel Shunga Screen, Ink and Gold on Paper, Antique Art
Japanese Two-Panel Shunga Screen, Ink and Gold on Paper, Antique Art

Japanese Two-Panel Shunga Screen, Ink and Gold on Paper, Antique Art

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.74 in W 71.66 in D 0.87 in

Japanese Two-Panel Shunga Screen, Ink and Gold on Paper, Antique Art

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A very finely painted two panel 'shunga' screen with scenes of naked erotic lovers in union. The scene on the left panel simply depicts the lovers in union atop their futon with t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print by Kikukawa Eizan, 1810-1820
Antique Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print by Kikukawa Eizan, 1810-1820

Antique Edo Period Shunga Woodblock Print by Kikukawa Eizan, 1810-1820

By Kikukawa Eizan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The text is about thing happening between lovers. Shunga Print Nicely framed Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Decoration Type / C...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

From the series 'PaINting'
From the series 'PaINting'

From the series 'PaINting'

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Zurich, CH

It refers to traditions of Japans cultural history, like the Shunga, erotic paintings of the 18th and 19th century, linking them to the artists subjective world view

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Acrylic, Black and White

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Eizan Kikugawa, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Suggestive, Shunga, Erotic
Eizan Kikugawa, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Suggestive, Shunga, Erotic

Eizan Kikugawa, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Suggestive, Shunga, Erotic

By Kikugawa Eizan

Located in London, GB

Abuna-e refers to suggestive and sensual images, a substratum of the more explicit shunga [lit. spring pictures]. In Japan, the late eighteenth century saw such imagery banned under ...

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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Japanese Ink on Paper Wood Block Shunga Artist’s Color and Pattern Illustration
Japanese Ink on Paper Wood Block Shunga Artist’s Color and Pattern Illustration

Japanese Ink on Paper Wood Block Shunga Artist’s Color and Pattern Illustration

Located in New York, NY

Japanese ink on paper wood block shunga artist’s color and pattern illustration with instructions for the woodblock carver and printer, depicting a sumptuously clothed amorous couple...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Erotic Woodblocks Print ‘Shunga’, Kitagawa Utamaro
Erotic Woodblocks Print ‘Shunga’, Kitagawa Utamaro

Erotic Woodblocks Print ‘Shunga’, Kitagawa Utamaro

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H 0.04 in W 14.97 in D 10.01 in

Erotic Woodblocks Print ‘Shunga’, Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in Milano, IT

The word shunga itself is, in fact, rich in metaphoric symbols, as "spring painting" would refer to the season that Japanese people most love, rich of mystic tension and erotic emoti...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Prints

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Paper

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo
A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving. Late Edo

Located in London, GB

A Fine Shunga Mask Netsuke of Okame with Hidden Erotic Carving Japan, Edo to Meiji period (circa 1850–1900) Material: Stained boxwood A charming and finely carved mask netsuke ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Kitagawa Utamaro II, Japanese Shunga Book with Erotic Woodcut Pictures
Kitagawa Utamaro II, Japanese Shunga Book with Erotic Woodcut Pictures

Kitagawa Utamaro II, Japanese Shunga Book with Erotic Woodcut Pictures

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kitagawa Utamaro II (d. 1831). Japanese shunga book with erotic woodcut pictures.

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Antique 1810s Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Shunga, Couple Intertwined
Japanese Shunga, Couple Intertwined

Japanese Shunga, Couple Intertwined

Located in New Orleans, LA

Delicately hand painted on paper, this intimate scene is an exceptional example of the Japanese art shunga. Shunga, a traditional Japanese term of erotic art, translates to "picture ...

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20th Century Other Art Style Nude Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Making Love
Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Making Love

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Making Love

Located in New Orleans, LA

Delicately hand painted on paper, this intimate scene is an exceptional example of the Japanese art shunga. Shunga, a traditional Japanese term of erotic art, translates to "picture ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paint, Paper, Gouache

Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica
Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica

Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

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2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica
Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica

Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Bracelet Japanese Shunga Erotica

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Mens Bracelet Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotica
Mens Bracelet Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotica

Mens Bracelet Octopus & Nude Woman Silver Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotica

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

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2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Japanese Old "Shunga" Two-Panel Hand Painted Screen, a First
Japanese Old "Shunga" Two-Panel Hand Painted Screen, a First

Japanese Old "Shunga" Two-Panel Hand Painted Screen, a First

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 29 inches high and 37 inches wide; when both panels opened, 74 inches wide History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Fine "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Vibrant Colored Paintings
Japanese Fine "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Vibrant Colored Paintings

Japanese Fine "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Vibrant Colored Paintings

Located in South Burlington, VT

Old black wood rollers. Shunga hand scrolls are hard to find today. History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Brilliant Colors
Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Brilliant Colors

Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Brilliant Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 19 inches high and 64 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Hanging Scroll, Signed and Boxed
Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Hanging Scroll, Signed and Boxed

Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Hanging Scroll, Signed and Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is in very good condition with vibrant colors. Shunga scrolls are very hard to find today. Dimensions: 49 inches high and 26 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Japanese Fine Hand-Carved Shunga Erotic Folk Sculpture, Signed and Boxed
Japanese Fine Hand-Carved Shunga Erotic Folk Sculpture, Signed and Boxed

Japanese Fine Hand-Carved Shunga Erotic Folk Sculpture, Signed and Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 6 inches high and 8 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700

Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 11.75 inches high and 13 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700

Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 11.75 inches high and 12.75 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700

Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 11.75 inches high and 11.62 inches width History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

The Look

Nobuyoshi ArakiThe Look

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H 59.5 in W 39.5 in

The Look

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in New York, NY

Many of these oft-controversial nudes depict women tightly bound with ropes in the Japanese bondage style known as Kinbaku. Considered by some to be pornographic, these works draw up...

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20th Century Post-Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Erotic Japanese Watercolor, Shunga 20th Century
Erotic Japanese Watercolor, Shunga 20th Century

Erotic Japanese Watercolor, Shunga 20th Century

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H 30.32 in W 32.29 in D 1.58 in

Erotic Japanese Watercolor, Shunga 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Erotic Japanese watercolor, Shunga, 20th century. Plexiglass.

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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings

Weaving Your Way, Gouache, Color Pencil & Ink on Toned Paper

Weaving Your Way, Gouache, Color Pencil & Ink on Toned Paper

By Michael Bergt

Located in Denver, CO

In my new work, I focus on these two interests: my figure studies are given a context within the designs found in erotic Japanese "Shunga" prints, Persian miniatures and the pattern ...

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2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Color Pencil

Original and Framed Shunga Prints
Original and Framed Shunga Prints

Original and Framed Shunga Prints

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in

Original and Framed Shunga Prints

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese: circa 1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

A Japanese Erotic or Shunga Ningyo Light Box from the Meiji Period
A Japanese Erotic or Shunga Ningyo Light Box from the Meiji Period

A Japanese Erotic or Shunga Ningyo Light Box from the Meiji Period

Located in Astoria, NY

A Meiji Period Japanese Erotic or Shunga wooden light box with male and female Ningyo (dolls) in sex position.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Monoprint by Kenjilo Nanao
Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Monoprint by Kenjilo Nanao

Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Monoprint by Kenjilo Nanao

By Kenjilo Nanao

Located in New York, NY

Kenji first became known for his delicate, surreal, and sometimes erotic lithograph still lifes with finely graded grounds of, color reminiscent of Japanese Shunga prints. Although l...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Art Glass, Paper, Wood

Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Monoprint Yellow Composition by Kenjilo Nanao
Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Monoprint Yellow Composition by Kenjilo Nanao

Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Monoprint Yellow Composition by Kenjilo Nanao

Located in New York, NY

Kenji first became known for his delicate, surreal, and sometimes erotic lithograph still lifes with finely graded grounds of, color reminiscent of Japanese Shunga prints. Although l...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper

Oriiginal and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro
Oriiginal and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Oriiginal and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese: circa 1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro
Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro

Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in

Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese: circa 1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro
Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese: circa 1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro
Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro

Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in

Original and Framed Shunga Print by Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese: circa 1753-31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Pair of 19th C. Oriental Shunga Drawings, 'Loving Couple' Signed & Dated
Pair of 19th C. Oriental Shunga Drawings, 'Loving Couple' Signed & Dated

Pair of 19th C. Oriental Shunga Drawings, 'Loving Couple' Signed & Dated

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Finely Framed 19th C. Oriental Shunga Drawings, 'Loving Couple' Signed & Dated A wonderfully decorative pair of finely framed and matted drawings of a man and woman locked in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

From the series 'PalNting'
From the series 'PalNting'

From the series 'PalNting'

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Zurich, CH

It refers to traditions of Japans cultural history, like the Shunga, erotic paintings of the 18th and 19th century, linking them to the artists subjective world view

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Acrylic, Black and White

Japanese "Shunga" Hanging Scroll
Japanese "Shunga" Hanging Scroll

Japanese "Shunga" Hanging Scroll

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H 58 in W 18 in D 1 in

Japanese "Shunga" Hanging Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

With old bone rollers. History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Prints

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Silk

Two Antique Japanese Shunga 'Erotica' Works of Art
Two Antique Japanese Shunga 'Erotica' Works of Art

Two Antique Japanese Shunga 'Erotica' Works of Art

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two antique Japanese Shunga (erotica) works of art. One a shallow dish with explicit detail and evidence of the Kutani studio, Diameter 7.5 in. (19.05 cm.)

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Embracing
Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Embracing

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Embracing, circa 1922

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H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.125 in

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Embracing

Located in New Orleans, LA

Handpainted on paper with splashes of vivid gouache color, the artistry displayed in this Japanese shunga drawing is exceptional. This sensual work depicts a man and woman in a carna...

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20th Century Other Art Style Nude Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Gouache

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Intertwined
Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Intertwined

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Intertwined, Circa 1922

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H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1.125 in

Japanese Shunga, Man and Woman Intertwined

Located in New Orleans, LA

Bright color and dynamic composition distinguish this Japanese shunga drawing depicting a man and woman intertwined and making love.

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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paint, Paper, Gouache

17th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Kano School
17th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Kano School

17th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Kano School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Anonymous, Kano school 17th century Hand-scroll of 12 images Ink, pigment and gofun on paper This is a notable early Kano school hand-scroll of lavishly hand-p...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Pair Framed Antique Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk
Pair Framed Antique Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk

Pair Framed Antique Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful pair Shunga painting (the Japanese erotic painting) from the Meiji period, circa late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Framed Antique Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk
Pair of Framed Antique Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk

Pair of Framed Antique Japanese Shunga Paintings on Silk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderful pair of Shunga painting (the Japanese erotic painting) from the Meiji period, circa late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement
Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

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2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement
Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

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2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement
Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

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2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement
Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement
Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Octopus and Woman Silver Bangle Bracelet Cuff Japanese Shunga Erotic Statement

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This very interesting bracelet is themed after an early 19th Century Japanese erotic or shunga print by Hokusai. A large and dynamic bracelet that certainly will draw curious stares.

Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Japanese Naughty Shunga Folk Art Lady Okame, 19th Century
Japanese Naughty Shunga Folk Art Lady Okame, 19th Century

Japanese Naughty Shunga Folk Art Lady Okame, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

hand-carved and hand-painted rare to find in three dimensional sculpture Dimensions: 5 inches high History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Japanese Antique Woodblock Print Album Erotic Couples Shunga Art, 11 Prints
Japanese Antique Woodblock Print Album Erotic Couples Shunga Art, 11 Prints

Japanese Antique Woodblock Print Album Erotic Couples Shunga Art, 11 Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Only one. History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

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Contemporary Shunga, The Antique Couch
Contemporary Shunga, The Antique Couch

Contemporary Shunga, The Antique Couch

By Noboru Sawai

Located in Soquel, CA

Captivating contemporary Shunga tritych by Norobu Sawai (Japanese/Canadian, 20th Century) depicting intimate events on a Victorian couch.

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

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Japan Antique Album Erotic Women 38 Woodblock Prints, easily framable
Japan Antique Album Erotic Women 38 Woodblock Prints, easily framable

Japan Antique Album Erotic Women 38 Woodblock Prints, easily framable

Located in South Burlington, VT

Only one. History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art.

Category

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Materials

Paper

Vintage Japanese Erotic Shunga Scroll, Early 20th Century
Vintage Japanese Erotic Shunga Scroll, Early 20th Century

Vintage Japanese Erotic Shunga Scroll, Early 20th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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Original Japanese Hand-Painted Erotic Art Painting Shunga

Original Japanese Hand-Painted Erotic Art Painting Shunga

Located in Washington, DC

A rare hand bound and hand-painted book of eleven erotic art scenes or Shunga, a traditional Japanese term for erotic art.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Books

Materials

Paint, Paper

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Gucci Shunga Hoodie Sweatshirt

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Located in Geneva, CH

Alessandro Michele, the italian artistic director of the house of Gucci since 2015 is very influenced by art and as a result he mixes Italian baroque and Japanese prints. The Shunga...

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Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro
Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Located in Melbourne, VIC

He, like many erotic artists of his time and place, tended to exaggerate the size of the genital organs, a common shunga topos. While the literal meaning of the word "shunga" is sign...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

Original and Framed Shunga Prints by Kitagawa Utamaro

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Kitagawa Utamaro 1757-1806 (Japanese: circa 1753-31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Original and Framed Set of Ten Shunga Prints
Original and Framed Set of Ten Shunga Prints

Original and Framed Set of Ten Shunga Prints

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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in

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By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Melbourne, VIC

He, like many erotic artists of his time and place, tended to exaggerate the size of the genital organs, a common shunga topos. While the literal meaning of the word "shunga" is sign...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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