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Courtesan with a fan, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.

The Courtesan Ichikawa of The Matsubaya, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.

Two Courtesans, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1790-1800.

Portrait of a young woman in traditional highly decorative & colourful contemporaneous Japanese costume, part of a series, by Katsukawa Shunsen (176...

Daimijo's Travelling Procession, by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th-19th century.

Sugar caster. Porcelain. China, Qing Dynasty, 1750-1820.

Box. Jade. China, Qing Dynasty, 1750-1820.

Cranes by the water edge, from the series Eight Views of the back and Front Highroads, by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858). Print. Japanese, c.1840-45.

Bush warbler on a plum tree at midnight, from an untitled series of bird and flower studies, by Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858). Woodblock print. Japa...

Detail of cranes on a gift cover or fukusa. Tapestry weave silk. Japan, 19th century.

Bamboo leaves on a geometric pattern, from a textile sample book. Silk or synthetic fibre with printed decoration. Japan, c.1938.

Part of a kimono depicting wild ducks. Satin silk with silk embroidery. Japan, mid-19th century.

Jacket or Hitatare, detail. Brocade silk. Japan, 19th century.

Detail of a Kimono, depicting scattered flowers. Cr??pe silk with paste-resist and embroidered decoration. Japan, c.1780-1820.

Kimono, detail of fabric design. Cr??pe silk with resist-dyed and embroidery. Japan, c.1900-60.

Kimono, detail. Silk with embroidered decoration and metallic thread. Japan, 1870-90.

Jimbaori or surcoat, detail. Peacock feathers on brocade silk tapestry. Japan, 18th century.

Surcoat or Jimbaori, detail. Brocade silk and peacock feathers. Japan, 18th century.

Kimono, detail. Cr??pe silk with resist-dyed and embroidered decoration. Japan, c.1870-1900.

Buddhist Priest's mantle or kesa, detail. Silk with embroidery. Japan, 19th century.

The Arrival of The European Traders, depicted on a six-fold Namban screen showing Portuguese traders and missionaries. Colour on paper. Japan, 1600.

Men and women in a bath-house, Japanese erotic print or Shunga, by Isoda Koryusai (active 1765-85). Shunga (erotic print). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1...

Jar. Stoneware with natural ash glaze. Shigaraki Kilns, Japan, 1400-1450.

Four arrow heads. From left to right: 1.Watakuri type, signed Hiromichi 2.Forked arrow of Sabao type, pierced, signed Chikauji 3.Watakuri type, pierce...

Two courtesans, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). One with a scroll, the other playing a samisen. Woodblock print. Japan, 18th century.

Dress or qipao. Gold lace. Hong kong, China, 20th century.

Ships entering Tempozan Harbour, by Gakutei (1786-1868). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1838.

The actors Arashi Rikan & Nakamura Shikan, by Shunko Hokushu. Woodblock print. Japan, c.1830.

A girl and the sunrise over the sea at New Year, by Eishosai Choki (active 1785-1805). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1794.

Fuji seen from Hara in Suruga Province, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places. Woodblock print. Japan, c.1860.

Man and Woman Warming Themselves by a Stove, covered by a quilt, by Katsukawa. Woodblock print. Japan, 1730.

A Port in The United States, from the series A Complete Mirror of Famous Places in Barbarian Countries. Woodblock print. Japan, c.1886.

Frontispiece from The Utamakura - The Poem of The Pillow, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1735-1806). Colour woodblock print. Japan, 18th century.

The Port of London, England, from the series A Complete Mirror of Famous Places in Barbarian Countries. Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Netsuke figure of a grazing horse. Carved and stained ivory with inlaid eyes. Japan, 18th century.

Rank Badge or Mandarin Square decorated with Hsieh-Chai a seated lion, the insignia of a Judge. Embroidered in silk and gold thread. China, 18th-19th...

Wild Goose, insignia of the 4th Rank. Mandarin Squares embroidered in silk and gold thread. China, 18th-19th century.

Panel from a wedding garment with a design of a phoenix amongst rocks, peonies and lotus flowers. Silk embroidered with silks and gold thread. Korea,...

Inro. Gold and black lacquer. Japan, 18th-19th century.

Bodhisattva mask, for use in processions of the Gyodo. Carved wood lacquered and gilt. Japan, 14th century.

Marriage Robe, detail of a lotus flowers. Silk tapestry weave. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Kimono with yuzen or paste-resist decoration yuzen. Cr??pe silk. Japan, 1830-80.

Kimono, detail. Brocade silk. Japan, late 19th century.

Wallpaper, from Eltham Lodge. Watercolour. Guangzhou, China, 1725-50.

Islamic tile panel with 15 6-point star shapes with inscriptions. Syrian, 15th century.

Episodes from the Sino-Japanese War. Woodblock print. Japan, late 19th century

A Courtesan, by Katsukawa Shunsen (1762-1830). Woodblock print, part of a diptych. Japan, 18th-19th century.

Love Interrupts The Making of Silk, by Isoda Koryusai (active 1765-85). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th century.

Portrait of Komurasaki, well-known 17th century courtesan, by Kwasentei Tominobu. Woodblock print. Japan, mid19th century.

Radio, Model BP 156, by Sharp. Plastic. Japan, 1970.