Original Japanese Woodblock Print Ukiyoe Erotic Shunga Meiji Era

Description & History- This is a very beautiful and special original Japanese Erotic woodblock print “Shunga” made in Meiji Era.  This is an original woodblock print more than 100 years old.  This original woodblock print is from Dr. Ben family seven-decade old collection of Japanese woodblock prints and Asian Art.

Artist- Unknown

Medium- Original Japanese Woodblock Print

Date of Creation- Original Japanese Woodblock Print, 1870s

Print Size- 14 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches

Print Condition- Shunga is ancient Japanese erotic art.  Most of the Shunga we see today are pages from old books at sizes around 5 inches.  Most original individual Shunga are collected by private collectors and are hardly ever displayed today.   The only ones I have ever seen in public were at a museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.  Like most Shunga, this woodblock print does not have the artist’s signature on it.   This woodblock print is not attached to any backing paper or cardboard and strong ink bleeding can be seen through the back of the thin Japanese mulberry Washi paper.  The colors, which are vivid and vibrant, are in layers. Except for one repair in the back of the print, this woodblock print is in good condition. 

Payment- Any credit card, visa, master card, PayPal, bank and post office money order, cashier check and personal check are accepted.  Personal checks will take about ten days to clear. Texas residents need to pay 8.25% tax. 

Shipping- Shipping is $12 anywhere in US by USPS priority mail with insurance and tracking.  International shipping charges are US$22 through 1st class airmail WITHOUT insurance, buyers will have to assume all the risks during the mailing. If you choose to mail by international priority mail with tracking and limited insurance, it costs around $50.  We do combined shipping.  If more than one item is purchased at the same time, the highest shipping cost will be charged. All items will be shipped together.