Shin-Yoshiwara Edo-chō Kinpeirō Ima-murasaki Zashiki Sankyoku no Zu 新吉原江戸町 金瓶楼今紫座敷三曲之図（しんよしわらえどちょう きんぺいろう いまむらさき ざしき さんきょくのず） Utagawa Yoshitora 歌川芳虎（うたがわ よしとら） Description This woodblock print depicts a refined musical scene from Shin-Yoshiwara, the only officially licensed pleasure district of Edo. Set on a spring day with cherry blossoms in bloom, the composition shows courtesans entertaining guests with koto and shamisen performances inside the Kinpeirō, one of the distinguished establishments of the district. The vivid colors, intricate textile patterns, and dynamic arrangement of figures convey the elegance and vibrancy of Edo-period pleasure quarters. Music, seasonal beauty, and graceful gestures are harmoniously combined, offering a rich visual record of urban culture in late Edo Japan. An identical impression of this work is registered in the collection of the Tokyo Metropolitan Library, underscoring its documentary and historical significance. This triptych stands as an important example of Utagawa Yoshitora’s work and his role in preserving scenes of Edo-period entertainment culture. --- Artist Profile Utagawa Yoshitora was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist active from the late Edo period to the early Meiji era. He was a pupil of the renowned master Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Yoshitora specialized in warrior prints and actor portraits, while also producing bijin-ga, Yokohama-e, Kaika-e, and illustrated popular literature. In 1849, he was punished by the shogunate for a satirical depiction involving Tokugawa Ieyasu. --- Accessories None --- Dimensions & Weight Image size (each sheet): 35.5 × 22 cm Weight: 13.2 g (three sheets) Total packaged size: 35.5 × 22 × 0.5 cm Total pre-shipping weight: 63 g --- Technique & Condition Woodblock print on washi paper. Dated 1871. Triptych (three-sheet composition). The left and right vertical edges have been trimmed by a few millimeters. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Please note that I can ship only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. For bidders in the United States: Please be aware that additional import duties or tariffs may be applied by U.S. Customs, and the amounts can be significantly high depending on the item and the current regulations. If you choose to place a bid, please do so with full understanding of the possible customs charges. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.