Shunga album. Schip vol schatten Takarabune Hichifukujin (titel op object), RP-P-1998-241, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, between 1815 and 1860

Identificationtitle(s): shunga album. Ship full of treasures. Takarabune hichifukujin (title on object). Object type: book shunga object number: rp-p-1998-241. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, cover page, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: three parts (complete), with text and erotic images of a couple making love. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: utagawa kuniyoshi (attributed to). Place of manufacture: japan. Dating: 1815 - 1860. Physical characteristics: color woodcuts; line block in black with color blocks; gold powder; embossing; polishing. Material: paper gold powder technique: color woodcut / blind printing / polishing. Dimensions: cover: h 240 mm × w 170 mm. Credit line: purchase from the f. G. Waller fund. Acquisition: purchase 1998. Date: between 1815 and 1860.