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Courtesans of the Matsukaneya Brothel
Courtesans of the Matsukaneya Brothel
Courtesans of the Matsukaneya Brothel

Courtesans of the Matsukaneya Brothel

Titles
  • Yoshiwara keisei shin bijin awase jihitsu kagami
  • 吉原傾城新美人合自筆鏡
Artist (Japanese, 1761–1816)
Publisher (c. 1770s~1860s)
Date1784
GeographyJapan
MediumInk and color on paper Technique: Nishiki-e (Woodblock print with color blocks)
Dimensions14 13/16 x 20 1/4 in. (37.6 x 51.5 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of James A. Michener, 1991 (21707)
Object number21707
DescriptionThe images in this album reproduce calligraphy brushed by the courtesans featured.
Portfolio/SeriesNew Beauties of the Yoshiwara in the Mirror of their Own Script
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