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Mirror of the Vagina 絵本開中鏡 - Geisha Crying and Begging her Lover - After 1823 - Utagawa Toyokuni 歌川豊国 (1769-1825) - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
No. 88637111
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.
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
Translated by Google Translate
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.
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.
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.
Wie immer sehr professionelle Abwicklung. Vorab Zusendung der Rechnungen und Zertifikate, schneller Versand der Objekte, gute Verpackung und schöne Arbeiten.