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KEISAI EISEN (1790–1848)
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1825
Three oban yoko-e erotic prints from the
series Kyoka dai koino michikusa (Theme for
the Kyoka Poems: Amorous Detour): the first
titled Yuagari ni yoseru kakoimono (A mistress
meeting her lover after visiting a public bath);
the second, Shibai ni yoseru okujochu (Maid
from a samurai household meeting her lover
during a kabuki play outing); the third Nenshi
ni yoseru onna tayu (A high-ranking courtesan
meeting her lover after the New Year greeting);
all unsigned. Each sheet approx.,
25.5cm x 36.4cm (10in x 14 3/8in). (3).
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,000

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