This listing is for a rare set of 10 vintage Japanese Shunga style illustrated sheets featuring the traditional theme of the 48 positions.
The illustrations combine Japanese erotic art with handwritten style Japanese explanatory text. The set has a distinctive retro appearance associated with privately circulated and underground style Japanese printed material.
Item Type: Japanese Illustrated Print Set
Subject: Shunga Erotic Art
Theme: Traditional 48 Positions
Number of Sheets: 10
Printing Technique: Stencil Duplicator Style Printing
Material: Paper
Language: Japanese
Country of Origin: Japan
Vintage: Yes
Each sheet features a different illustrated scene accompanied by Japanese explanatory text. The subject matter is based on the traditional Japanese concept of the 48 positions.
Unlike traditional multicolor Japanese woodblock prints, these pieces have a monochrome stencil duplicated appearance. The simple lines, aged paper and handwritten style text give the set a distinctive vintage character.
The complete group consists of 10 illustrated sheets and offers an interesting example of Japanese adult popular culture and informal print culture.
Each opened sheet measures approximately 20 cm wide and 14 cm high. Measurements are approximate.
Vintage used condition. There is age related wear, paper discoloration, brown spotting, stains and minor ink transfer.
No major tears are visible in the provided photographs. The reverse sides are plain paper and may show staining or ink transfer.
Please carefully review all photographs before purchasing. The photographs are an important part of the condition description.
An unusual collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese Shunga, vintage Japanese prints, erotic art, Japanese folk culture and historical printed ephemera.
The complete set will be carefully packed to help protect the vintage paper during international shipping. Tracking will be provided.