Title: Shunga Ehon. Enshi goyu yoj?. Book 1 (setsu). Origin: Japan. Dynasty: Edo period. Censorship/Date: 1835. Technique: Very fine nishiki-e with kinginzuri in goldAnd silver, urushi-eAnd karazuri blind print. Measurement: 25.7x18cm. Description: One singleAnd seven double pages with erotic illustrations. Twelve pages of text by Ryutei Tanehiko (1783-1842). In original binding with genji-monAndAoi leaves.
TheAlbum isAn erotic reference toA story (Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji), which parodies the famous novel "Genji Monogatari" intoA later time. The single sheetAt the beginning showsA young gentleman inAn elegantly striped robe on the engawa veranda, who isApproached byA kamuro girl in red robeAnd magnificent hair ornaments. The following two double pages each showA couple making love in the richly furnished rooms ofA high-ranking Oiran courtesan. Followed by five double pages with couples, who pursue their pleasure in rather historical scenes, or inAnArrangement in the style of Kabuki plays. Signature: Bukiy? Matahei. Seal: Namazu. Publisher: Kinkod? Kikuya Kozabur? in Edo. ConditionA/B. Lower margins slightly rubbed, somewhat soiled in the text, basically good condition.