Object: original Japanese woodblock print (double page illustration)

Genre: abuna-e あぶな絵 dangerous pictures

Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国 (1769-1825)

From the book: Picture Book, Mirror of the Vagina 絵本開中鏡, vol. 3 下

Print subject: A geisha is crying and begging her lover because she never wants to return to her mother’s house again. The man, who is the son of a wealthy merchant, gives his servant some money and orders him to go to the geisha’s mother and settle the matter.

Material: washi 和紙 Japanese paper

Technique: nishiki-e 錦絵 multi-coloured woodblock printing

Year: later edition of a work from 1823

Condition: fair, pages glued together - please look at the pictures

Dimensions: 22 x 27 cm

The woodblock print will be well-packaged and shipped by registered mail with a tracking code.

Seller's Story

Luigi Mascellino - Antique Dealer Permit No. 3032 - 9180 - 5220 authorized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission
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Object: original Japanese woodblock print (double page illustration)

Genre: abuna-e あぶな絵 dangerous pictures

Artist: Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国 (1769-1825)

From the book: Picture Book, Mirror of the Vagina 絵本開中鏡, vol. 3 下

Print subject: A geisha is crying and begging her lover because she never wants to return to her mother’s house again. The man, who is the son of a wealthy merchant, gives his servant some money and orders him to go to the geisha’s mother and settle the matter.

Material: washi 和紙 Japanese paper

Technique: nishiki-e 錦絵 multi-coloured woodblock printing

Year: later edition of a work from 1823

Condition: fair, pages glued together - please look at the pictures

Dimensions: 22 x 27 cm

The woodblock print will be well-packaged and shipped by registered mail with a tracking code.

Seller's Story

Luigi Mascellino - Antique Dealer Permit No. 3032 - 9180 - 5220 authorized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission
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Era
1400-1900
Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国 (1769-1825)
Title of artwork
Mirror of the Vagina 絵本開中鏡 - Geisha Crying and Begging her Lover - After 1823
Technique
nishiki-e 錦絵 multi-coloured woodblock printing
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Japan
Year
1823
Condition
Fair condition
Height
22 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
0 cm
Depiction/Theme
Geisha
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Provenance
Gallery/ Antique Dealer
Period
1800-1850

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Mr. Mascellino is a dedicated antiquarian. My prints from his store are jewels that always come all the way carefuly packaged with loving care. I thank him also for his help in the importing process.

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¡Muchas gracias por las amables palabras! :)

Fine woodprints (''estampe''), fine packaging including Certificates. Waouh ! Top ! Many thanks. Claval, France (EU)

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A wonderful piece in very fine state. It arrived beautifully packaged with utmost care. Thanks to this seller, for staying in touch and for his patience during the import process with the Post.

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Muchas gracias :)

Fine woodprints (''estampes'') fine packaging includinge Certificates, quick delivery. Wonderfull ! Many thanks. Claval, France (Europe)

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Merci beaucoup :)

Fine woodstock print (''estampe''), fine packaging including Certificate, quick delivery ... Wonderfull ! Many thanks. Claval, France (Europe)

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Merci beaucoup :)

No surprises with this wonderful seller. Great and genuine prints well packaged and quickly delivered. Perfect every time.

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Thank you so much for the kind words. :)

Fine print very well packed (as always), pleasant communication. Perfect transaction, thanks a lot!

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aralc
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Vielen Dank :)

Wie immer sehr professionelle Abwicklung. Vorab Zusendung der Rechnungen und Zertifikate, schneller Versand der Objekte, gute Verpackung und schöne Arbeiten.

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Vielen Dank für die netten Worte :)

never before recieved an order from this far across the world that was as carefully packed and protected as this one. superb!!

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Hartelijk dank :)

Tutto andato molto bene, Luigi è stato disponibilissimo ed è arrivato tutto imballato molto bene, consiglio vivamente

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Grazie mille :)

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