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| Artist |
Utagawa School |
| Title |
"Zodiac Monkey" (given name) |
| Date |
ca1830's/40's |
| Series |
na |
| Publisher |
Privately printed. |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
3 5/8 x 4 7/8 ("koban yoko-e") |
| Impression |
Very Fine, "surimono" quality. Extensive use of silver-metallic pigments to kimonos; entire background done in horizontal "gauffrage" (embossing);
highly detailed carving of hair-lines. |
| Condition |
Very Good+++. Excellent, fresh colors. (Light wear; surface soiling.) |
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Approached from behind, a high-ranking courtesan is seen engaged in foreplay with her samurai client prior to lovemaking.
The zodiac symbol of a monkey is seen as inset. A wonderful "shunga" print in quite nice condition. |
| Item # |
BG-559 |
| Price |
$175 (Sold/EOC) |
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