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

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

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From an important Japanese art collection found on our most recent trip to Japan. This is a Japanese complete antique palm sized silk covered album of eleven (11) woodblock printed prints of erotic couples in provocative poses dating to the late Meiji era, circa 1890. Each woodblock print features an interesting array of couples in a variety of positions plus descriptive copy for each. They are complete with original silk covered album covers just the way we like to find them. You can enjoy the album or immediately frame the individual master work paintings which are removable. A total of 11 prints are included, each masterfully hand printed in quality washi mulberry paper. The connected accordion style pages are beautifully presented in an attractive and colorful handmade bound album. Quality: All works of art are in fine condition with vivid extraordinary color, slight foxing as is normal for prints of this age. Age: All silk woodblock prints date from the late Meiji period, circa 1890. The artist as is normal is anonymous. Dimensions: Prints: 4 inches high and 6 inches wide Album size: 4.12 inches high and 6.75 inches wide Provenance: a Tokyo private collection Extraordinary treasure find. Instant collection, paintings may be individually framed. Only one. History of Japanese Shunga Art: Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art. Most Shunga are a type of ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format. Paintings on silk, unique works of art, are rarest of all. Shunga art is seldom signed. There are also extant erotic painted hand scrolls which predate the Ukiyo-e movement. Translated literally, the Japanese word Shunga means picture of spring and is a common euphemism for sex. (thank you wikipedia) Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 0.001 in (0.03 mm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289210780723

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