Hour of the Dragon (8 am)

by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

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Hour of the Dragon (8 am)   by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Utamaro (1750 - 1806) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Hour of the Dragon (8 am)

Series; Twelve Hours in the Yoshiwara

Hour of the Dragon (8 am) - Two young beauties slip under heavy blankets at the end of a long night, a pipe and a cup by the bedside. The seated woman's kimono falls away from her chest in an alluring view. This is one of the most sought after designs of Utamaro's "Twelve Hours in the Yoshiwara" series.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Slight thinning on reverse at center left edge from previous folio mounting. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.

Hour of the Dragon (8 am)   by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)
Hour of the Dragon (8 am)   by Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

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