{"product_id":"antique-japanese-shunga-ukiyoe-erotic-art-book-fl396","title":"Antique Japanese Shunga Ukiyoe Erotic Art Book Woodblock Print Kimono Edo FL396","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Japanese Shunga Ukiyoe Erotic Art Book  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique Japanese Edo period art book of erotic shunga woodblock prints (ukiyoe). The first half contains Shunga paintings, and the second half contains text. In the text, it says 艶色二葉源氏, the book title, and 源司の君,枘壷, and 帯木, which are associated with characters in The Tale of Genji. The text appears to be a parody of this story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShunga is Japanese erotic art made traditionally by ukiyoe woodblock printing. Though these types of images and books are associated with general art as well as personal entertainment, the images in shunga were also used as an educational tool for youth and young married couples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUkiyoe is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties, kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers, scenes from history and folk tales, travel scenes and landscapes, flora and fauna, and erotica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1850\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem weight: 50 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked weight: 250 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 17.8 cm long x 12 cm wide x 0.8 cm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair condition considering age. Discoloration, Wrinkles, tears. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40752500834339,"sku":"FL396 Ukiyo-e","price":215.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Antique-Japanese-Shunga-Ukiyoe-Erotic-Art-Book-Woodblock-Print-Kimono-Edo-FL396.jpg?v=1745256267","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-fr\/products\/antique-japanese-shunga-ukiyoe-erotic-art-book-fl396","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}