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Samurai and courtesans

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BL3261915
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Samurai and courtesans
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British Library, London, UK
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Scenes in the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters. Illustrator: Hishikawa, Moronobu Edo, 1678 Language: Japanese Source/Shelfmark: 16107.a.35, ff.13v-14 Samurai looking at seven kneeling courtesans, two of which are playing musical instruments. Woodblock printed, hand-coloured. Image taken from Scenes in the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters. Originally published/produced in Edo, 1678.

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Japan / Asia / service occupations / musician / image techniques / asia / illustration techniques / recreation role / woodblock / entertainment / courtesan / japanese
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