From our most recent Japanese Acquisitions.

Here’s a rare find.

This very early hand painting on ivory colored paper from the Tosa School emanates from an old English collection and is the earliest example we have had the pleasure of collecting. It is circa 1700.

This superb painting on paper was originally part of a very old makimono or horizontal hand scroll. This design is superb quality. The painting of the detailed diaper patterns are particularly finely executed and enhanced with gold pigment.
The subject:

A Woman and man. The woman’s long tresses are used to wonderful decorative effect in a tradition that goes back to the Heian Period in the 8th. century. Amusingly the man is wearing nothing except his courtiers hat.

This shunga style of the Tosa school heavily influenced later Ukiyoe painting and since there was no tradition of nude drawing at that time or until late 19th. century, the anatomy is early and rare, an important first step in Shunga art concept origination.

This scene is masterfully hand-painted with good detailing of their robes, faces, and anatomy. This hand painting is quite precise, clearly executed by a professional artist.

It is in very good condition with light discoloration from appropriate age and with vibrant colors.

Photographs are taken in natural light while this painting is under a protective plastic sleeve.

Dimensions: 11.75 inches high and 11.62 inches width

History of Japanese Shunga Art:
Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art. Most shunga are a type of ukiyo-e, usually executed in woodblock print format. While rare, there are extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate the Ukiyo-e movement.] Translated literally, the Japanese word shunga means picture of spring; “spring” is a common euphemism for sex. (Thank you wikipedia)

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to Japan and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs.