Complete 'Erotic Parodies of the Eight Aspects of Shaka (Buddha)' Album

by Koikawa Shozan (1821 - 1907)

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Complete 'Erotic Parodies of the Eight Aspects of Shaka (Buddha)' Album by Koikawa Shozan (1821 - 1907)

Original Koikawa Shozan (1821 - 1907) Japanese Woodblock Print Book
Erotic Parodies of the Eight Aspects of Shaka (Buddha)
Complete Shunga Album, ca 1854

Erotic Parodies of the Eight Aspects of Shaka (Buddha) - A beautiful, original album from Shozan's series "Erotic Parodies of the Eight Aspects of Shaka". Originally written by Mantei Oga, the Eight Aspects of Shaka detailed eight important life events of the historical Buddha. These eight events were:

  1. Descending from Tusita Heaven
  2. Entering his mother's womb
  3. Birth
  4. Renouncing the secular world
  5. Subjugatinn demons
  6. Enlightenment
  7. Turning the wheel of law
  8. Entering nirvana

This series is an erotic reinterpretation of the story depicting numerous couples entangled, featuring mystical creatures and heavenly surroundings. These prints are rarely found still bound in the original album as they sell for more individually. This unbroken album is a rare find and would make a special addition to any collection.

This presentation - This is a very finely produced shunga album by Koikawa Shozan produced in 1854. Still with original cover and binding from set release, this album features multiple full color illustrations as well as black and white images. This set is a rare opportunity to own an original shunga album.

Artist - Koikawa Shozan (1821 - 1907)
Size -Album: 5 5/8" x 8 1/2" x 1/2", Pages: 7 1/4" x 4 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - Prints: With excellent color and detail as shown. Some slight toning or stains. A few minor spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall. Book: Some wrinkling and creasing on cover. Some light soiling. Nice overall.

Images from the Album

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