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Komai Genki / Two rabbits
2021年3月17日
Mori Sosen / Monkey parent and child
2021年2月20日
【late Edo Period / Secrets of annual events】
The palm-sized Ehon of Shunga (erotic arts) that correspond to annual Japanese events such as Hinamatsuri, moon viewing, and mochi pounding.
Number
D21-012
Title
late Edo Period / Secrets of annual events
Detail
Materials : ink, colour and gold on silk
Size : W 14 × H 10.5 cm × 10P (Image)・ W 7.5 × H 11 × D 2 cm (Cover)
Price
85,000yen
【late Edo Period / Secrets of annual events】
The palm-sized Ehon of Shunga (erotic arts) that correspond to annual Japanese events such as Hinamatsuri, moon viewing, and mochi pounding.
Number
D21-012
Title
late Edo Period / Secrets of annual events
Detail
Materials : ink, colour and gold on silk
Size : W 14 × H 10.5 cm × 10P (Image)・ W 7.5 × H 11 × D 2 cm (Cover)
Price
85,000yen
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