Oiran Cultured Prostitute, 1864

  • [ Oiran Lady ] Cultured Prostitute. Drawn in 1864
    • Reference NumberSP-20020
    • Title" Oiran Lady " Cultured Prostitute, Drawn in 1864
    • DrawerOsanaga
    • Signature & StampOnly Seal
    • Part of DrawingJapanese Paper, 95.5 x 29.5 cm ( 37.6 x 11.6 inches )
    • MountingJapanese Paper, 158 x 37 cm ( 62.2 x 14.6 inches )
    • Roller End MaterialWood (Lacuqered)
    • BoxNo Box
    • Description

      This scroll was drawn around June of 1864.
      The last years of the reign of the Tokugawa Shogunate (= the Edo period, 1603 - 1868).
      There are tears and small holes at the top part of the mounting.
      Some spots, stains and folds are recognized.
      As a whole, the condition of this scroll is so-so.
      The motif is a Oiran lady, highly sophisticated and cultured Japanese prostitute.
      She has a servant girl and an umbrella holder in tow.

    • Price USD 98
  • Stamp of the Painter
    Seal
  • Yujo (Oiran) Lady, Servant Girl & Umbrella Holder
  • Oiran, Most Sophisticated & Cultured Japanese Prostitute
  • Roller End (Lacquered with Urushi)
    Roller End
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