Item Description A genuine Meiji-era ukiyo-e woodblock print titled "Tokyo Meisho-zukushi: Yoshiwara nakanomachi" (東京名勝尽 吉原仲の町), part of a series depicting the famous sights of Tokyo by Utagawa Hiroshige III (歌川広重（三代）, 1842–1894). This chūban-format nishiki-e portrays an oiran (high-ranking courtesan) associated with the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter — one of the most iconic and frequently depicted subjects of late Edo and early Meiji popular culture, capturing the elegance and spectacle of the era's entertainment districts. The print is a genuine period impression (真作), backed with paper (裏打ち) for stability and long-term preservation, and is offered unframed. A wonderful piece for collectors of bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) and Meiji-era Tokyo meisho-e (pictures of famous places). Size Height: 18 cm Width: 11 cm Condition Genuine antique woodblock print showing some age-related wear and light staining per the original listing), consistent with its Meiji-period origin; backed with paper for stability. Artist Profile Utagawa Hiroshige III (1842–1894) was born Gotō Torakichi, later known as Andō Tokujirō (also Andō Tokubei), and worked under the art name Ichiryūsai. A pupil of the celebrated Utagawa Hiroshige I, he became one of the leading chroniclers of Tokyo's rapid modernization during the Meiji era, documenting railways, brick architecture, gas lamps, and other symbols of Japan's "bunmei kaika" (civilization and enlightenment). His vividly colored, aniline-red-heavy "Yokohama-e" and "kaika-e" prints, alongside his ongoing series of Tokyo's famous places, remain an invaluable visual record of the city's transformation from Edo into modern Tokyo. ~NOTICE~ Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped via Japan Post, DHL, or FedEx, depending on the size and destination. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for delivery under normal circumstances. Please note that import duties, taxes, and any additional customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost, and will be the buyer’s responsibility upon arrival. In some cases, customs authorities or the delivery carrier in your country may contact you by phone or email to arrange customs clearance. Please ensure you are available to respond promptly, as an unanswered call or message may result in the parcel being returned to us. Should this occur, the buyer will be responsible for the additional reshipping fee. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.