ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Thursday, 26 June - Monday, 7 July 2025
Four Fine Japanese Meiji Period Erotic Shunga Paintings,
Realised: $340 plus premium
Current Bid $340 (3 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details
hand painted on rice paper. 400 x 280mm. Note: Shunga were typically produced as ukiyo-e (wood block prints) these examples are all hand painted which is very unusual. They feature fine detail and vibrant colours. Translated literally the Japanese word Shunga means ‘picture of spring’ Spring is a common 19thC Japanese euphemism associated with sexual activity.
