Original woodblock print shunga illustrations (2) - Attributed to Utagawa Kunisada II (1823-1880) - ’Emperor Gaozu of Han' and 'Hegemon-King of Western Chu [Xiang Yu]' - Japan - 1842 Two successive pages from the shunga book “Ehon kanso endan” (1832) by Utagawa Kunisada II. Not signed, as essentially all shunga; but ascribed to Kunisada II in “japanese erotic art – The Hidden World of Shunga” (Thames & Hudson, 2013) by Ofer Shagan. There, the two pages are shown as colour illustration 6.18, page 127. Size: originally 2x Hanshi-bon (2x ca. 23 x 15 cm) Very good impressions and colours, but fair condition. Paper losses at margins, particularly lower margins, of both pages. Some folds in right page. Stains throughout. Both pages are backed with very thin translucent paper which is better visible on the scans with black background. Please refer to the provided photographs for a better understanding of the item´s condition. Provenance: The seller can certify that the lot was legally purchased Shipping method: registered mail, securely packaged. All items are shipped 12/24 hours after payment is made. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer´s responsibility. Please check with your country´s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before bidding. About colour in the photos The colour of the actual item may look different from the picture because of lighting. The color in a photograph may differ because of light, screen settings, colour perception of the viewer, etc. Please be aware that variations in light in different environments cannot be controlled.