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Antique Framed Japanese Shunga Woodblock Print of a Couple Making Love

$1,375
£1,029.06
€1,202.79
CA$1,942.98
A$1,961.28
CHF 1,126.96
MX$23,773.06
NOK 13,043.95
SEK 13,323.66
DKK 8,991.20

About the Item

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love. Created in Japan, this woodblock print called a Shunga and depicting a couple making love, derives from an erotic artistic tradition featuring graphic images of sexual activity. The Japanese word shunga means picture of spring, "spring" being a common euphemism for sex. Shunga were produced between the sixteenth century and the nineteenth century by ukiyo-e artists. Showcasing grey, pink, red and black tones, this Shunga woodblock print is set inside a gilded frame and secured under glass.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Newer frame. Wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate wear and maintenance. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Yonkers, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YN7413 / FEA Home1stDibs: LU863925019912

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