{"product_id":"edo-period-japanese-woodblock-book-illustrated-poetry-romantic-genre-scenes-late-18th-to-early-19th-century-b188","title":"Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Book – Illustrated Poetry \u0026 Romantic Genre Scenes – Late 18th to Early 19th Century - B188","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThis original \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eEdo-period Japanese woodblock-printed book (late 18th–early 19th century)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"989\"\u003epopular literary publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e from pre-modern Japan. Printed on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ehandmade washi paper\u003c\/strong\u003e and bound in the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003efukuro-toji (side-stitched) format\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eclassical poetic text\u003c\/strong\u003e with expressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eillustrated genre scenes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eThe illustrations prominently depict \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003ewomen, couples, and intimate moments\u003c\/strong\u003e, often seated indoors or interacting within domestic settings. These scenes reflect the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eaesthetic and emotional sensibilities of Edo-period urban culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, where poetry, storytelling, and visual art were closely intertwined. The figures are rendered in detailed patterned kimono, with careful attention to posture, gesture, and facial expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eText throughout the volume is written in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eclassical Japanese using kuzushiji-style cursive script\u003c\/strong\u003e, arranged in framed sections that accompany the imagery. The content appears literary rather than religious or instructional, emphasizing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003epoetry, narrative prose, and emotional expression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eKEY DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edo period (late 18th–early 19th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated literature \/ poetry \/ genre scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woodblock printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukuro-toji (side-stitched folded pages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – women, couples, interior scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eText:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Japanese (kuzushiji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade washi paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed original Edo-period printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GALLERY SEKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49169529929965,"sku":"49169529929965","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3937\/0477\/files\/IMG_7968-Photoroom_b884fb50-39d8-47ea-a0a0-0cb9daf477b9.jpg?v=1766394892","url":"https:\/\/gallerysekai.com\/products\/edo-period-japanese-woodblock-book-illustrated-poetry-romantic-genre-scenes-late-18th-to-early-19th-century-b188","provider":"GALLERY SEKAI | Japanese Antique and Pop Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}