Erotic Book: Embon futamigata (First or Second Volume)
PrintsJapanese19th century

Erotic Book: Embon futamigata (First or Second Volume)

Late Edo period, early 19th century

Artists

Kitagawa Utamaro IIArtist
Classification
Prints
Medium
Ukiyo-e woodblock-printed "shunga" book; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 21.3 cm x W. 15.6 cm (8 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.)

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