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【Description】 Title The World of Ukiyo-e Appreciation of Higa Publication year 1992
Original retail Price is approx $1,500.Deluxe edition
156 plates Shunga by famous ukiyo-e artists included.
Shunga (春画, Shunga) is a Japanese term for erotic pictures.
Most shunga are a type of ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format. While rare, there are extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate the Ukiyo-e movement.Translated literally, the Japanese word shunga means picture of spring; "spring" is a common euphemism for sex.
These are large format plates, so big and vivid enough to enjoy them.Each design is wonderful. You will surely find the one you like!
This is not so much a book as a plate collection.Even if you don't understand Japanese,you will enjoy this book through many photos.
Size approx 29cm×40cm Large-Format Book.
If you are interested in Japanese Ukiyo-e or Shunga,this book would be a great collection for you!
【CONDITION】 This book was published 16 years ago.So yellowing and slight stains on the plates.Some plates has slight folded line.But it is in very good condition overall. Please see the photos to confirm the condition of this book
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Item #14791
