{"product_id":"antique-japanese-woodblock-print-book-seiro-bijin-awase-kagami-青楼美人合姿鏡-春夏-spring-summer-bijin-ga-album","title":"Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Taisho 1916 – Seirō Bijin Awase Kagami (青楼美人合姿鏡 春夏) – Spring \u0026 Summer Bijin-ga Album - B143","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eStep into the refined world of Meiji-era beauty and culture with this original \u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eSpring–Summer (春夏)\u003c\/strong\u003e volume of \u003cem data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eSeirō Bijin Awase Kagami\u003c\/em\u003e (青楼美人合姿鏡), a Japanese woodblock-printed bijin-ga book celebrated for its elegant depictions of women, seasonal customs, and classical aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThis beautifully preserved album features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003efull-color nishiki-e woodblock illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e of geisha and courtesans in spring and summer settings—writing letters, relaxing near water, enjoying flowers, raising birds, and wearing brilliantly patterned seasonal kimonos. Each page reflects the sophistication of Japanese feminine culture during the late Edo–Meiji transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eThe opening pages include traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003ecalligraphic text\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the remainder of the volume showcases exquisite bijin-ga artwork with fine lines, delicate shading, and vibrant pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eOriginal Japanese woodblock print book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eTitle: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e青楼美人合姿鏡 – Seirō Bijin Awase Kagami (Spring–Summer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eRich full-color bijin-ga illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eWomen in seasonal activities and elegant kimonos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eClassical nishiki-e style with clean impressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eLovely example of Meiji\/Taishō feminine aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of Japanese woodblock prints and antique art books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eSeirō Bijin Awase Kagami\u003c\/em\u003e (“A Mirror of Courtesans”) is part of a long tradition of bijin-ga books portraying idealized feminine beauty in the pleasure quarters. These illustrated albums served both as artistic works and cultural references—recording hairstyles, fashion, seasonal rituals, and the refined lifestyle of geisha and courtesans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eThe Spring–Summer volume is especially valued for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003ebright colors, floral motifs, and representations of youth and seasonal renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eComplete bijin-ga volumes in good condition are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eincreasingly rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, as many were dismantled to frame individual prints. This copy maintains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e✔ bright colors\u003cbr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e✔ clean pages\u003cbr data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003e✔ strong block impressions\u003cbr data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e✔ intact printing sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eMaking it a highly desirable piece for collectors, designers, museums, and Japanese art enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GALLERY SEKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49106772754669,"sku":"49106772754669","price":69900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3937\/0477\/files\/IMG_6606-Photoroom.jpg?v=1765185804","url":"https:\/\/gallerysekai.com\/products\/antique-japanese-woodblock-print-book-seiro-bijin-awase-kagami-%e9%9d%92%e6%a5%bc%e7%be%8e%e4%ba%ba%e5%90%88%e5%a7%bf%e9%8f%a1-%e6%98%a5%e5%a4%8f-spring-summer-bijin-ga-album","provider":"GALLERY SEKAI | Japanese Antique and Pop Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}