Courtesans in the Yoshiwara

by Edo era artist (unsigned)

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Courtesans in the Yoshiwara by Edo era artist (unsigned)

Original Edo era Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesans in the Yoshiwara

Comments - Lovely five-panel design of elegantly dressed courtesans strolling through the Yoshiwara beneath blossoming cherry trees. The beauty at left wears a kimono patterned with a lion and peonies. The woman in the center has an obi decorated with a pheasant, while a rabbit appears on the obi of the beauty to the right of her. A fence encloses flowering shrubs beneath the cherry trees, with glowing lanterns at intervals and men walking along the far side of the street, including a servant carrying a large tray of food. A terrific Edo era beauty design in a rare five-panel format.

Artist - Edo era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 48 3/8"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Five separate panels. A few repairs, creasing throughout, rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.

Courtesans in the Yoshiwara by Edo era artist (unsigned)
Courtesans in the Yoshiwara by Edo era artist (unsigned)

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