新吉原遊女二人図（二枚組） - Unknown artist - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Two-panel Japanese woodblock print depicting two courtesans from the New Yoshiwara, unsigned and dating to the 19th century; each sheet about 37 × 25 cm, overall about 37 × 50 cm, with age-related foxing, stains, soiling, rubbing, creases and wrinkles described, shipped flat with protection from Japan.
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Unknown artist Japanese woodblock print two-panel set.
Two illustrations depicting courtesans of Shin-Yoshihara, with each figure elaborately adorned in luxurious hair ornaments and richly patterned clothing, rendered large on the page. The background features cherry blossoms, lanterns, and railings, evoking scenes of Yoshiwara.
In the print, the characters read: “新吉原 江戸町壱丁目” and “新吉原 江戸町弐丁目,” and the individual names appear as “玉屋内 花紫” and “久喜万字屋内 雲井,” read as the names of the persons depicted.
Since a definite signature by the author could not be confirmed, it is offered as by unknown author.
Work: Shin-Yoshihara Courtesans, Two-figure (Two-panel set; provisional title)
Author: Unknown
Origin: Japan
Era: 19th century
Technique: Woodblock print
Size: each about 37 × 25 cm / overall two-panel about 37 × 50 cm
【Condition】
There are tanning, stains, soiling, rubbing, creases, folds, and wrinkles due to aging. The colors and motifs remain relatively well preserved. Please check the listing photos for details.
【Shipping】
Both sheets will be protected with stiff card and packed flat to prevent bending. Shipped from Japan via **日本郵便EMS（追跡・補償付き）** with tracking and insurance.
Unknown artist Japanese woodblock print two-panel set.
Two illustrations depicting courtesans of Shin-Yoshihara, with each figure elaborately adorned in luxurious hair ornaments and richly patterned clothing, rendered large on the page. The background features cherry blossoms, lanterns, and railings, evoking scenes of Yoshiwara.
In the print, the characters read: “新吉原 江戸町壱丁目” and “新吉原 江戸町弐丁目,” and the individual names appear as “玉屋内 花紫” and “久喜万字屋内 雲井,” read as the names of the persons depicted.
Since a definite signature by the author could not be confirmed, it is offered as by unknown author.
Work: Shin-Yoshihara Courtesans, Two-figure (Two-panel set; provisional title)
Author: Unknown
Origin: Japan
Era: 19th century
Technique: Woodblock print
Size: each about 37 × 25 cm / overall two-panel about 37 × 50 cm
【Condition】
There are tanning, stains, soiling, rubbing, creases, folds, and wrinkles due to aging. The colors and motifs remain relatively well preserved. Please check the listing photos for details.
【Shipping】
Both sheets will be protected with stiff card and packed flat to prevent bending. Shipped from Japan via **日本郵便EMS（追跡・補償付き）** with tracking and insurance.
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Artist
Unknown artist
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Title of artwork
新吉原遊女二人図（二枚組）
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition
Height
37 cm
Width
50 cm
Period
19th century
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
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