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Lot 0665: MID CENT JAPANESE SHOWA ERA EROTICA SHUNGA BOOKS

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A lot of three Japanese Shunga books. Showa Period, ca. mid-20th century. Leather hardcover, accordion book type, cardboard pages with hand-painted erotic scenes. Each books it titled Shunga on the cover. Shunga is a type of Japanese erotic art, a predecessor of modern day hentai genre. Shunga was produced as separate woodblock sheets or in book form, called enpon, usually composed of twelve images. Antiquarian Librarian Art Books For Collectors, Oriental Erotica.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
2 books - 7 x 4 3/4 in, 1 book - 7 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

July 1st, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$224.00