V&A Museum - Sztuka Dalekiego Wschodu

A High-ranking courtesan writing a love letter, from the Collection of Contemporary Beauties Series, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock print....

Bowl, by Kameyama Sei. Porcelain. Japan, mid 19th century.

Fukusa or Gift Cover, depicting a white elephant being washed by 18 men. Satin silk, embroidered with silk and metallic thread. Japan, 1800-50.

View Of Mount Fuji, by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Jar and cover, painted in blue, red and gold with floral motifs. Imari type porcelain decorated in underglaze enamels & gilt. Arita Kilns, Japan, Edo...

Storm in Tempozan Harbour, by Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

An actor seated surrounded by fashionable women, who are lavishing upon him their blandishments, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock print. Jap...

Portrait of a veiled woman, by Chikanobu Toyohara (1838-1912). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

A Man and Six Women Gathering Persimmons, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, late 18th century.

Koganei in Musashi Province, No.12 of The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1858.

A Young Woman Fondling a Doll, by Kitagawa Hidemaro (active 1804-17). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

The Moon in Early Morning, as seen from a street containing a theatre, by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-92). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Evening Plum Blossom and a Geisha, by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Beauties of the Yoshiwara at Daikoku House, by Keisai Yeisen (1790-1848). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Geisha with Sake Cup, by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). Ceremonial cup, by Tani Buncho (1763-1840). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

A Geisha with a Pipe, by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Girl at her Toilet, by Tachibana Minko (active mid-18th century). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Girl with Scissors, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Girl and Cat, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Segawa Senjio in the part of Shirotaye, by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th century.

Carp Swimming Upwards, by Katsushika Taito II (active c.1810-53). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

The Actor Ichikawa Ebijuro I as Token Jubei, by Hokushu Shunkosai (active 1810-32). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1822.

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

Iwai Hanshiro IV as a Female Puppeteer, Sawamura Sojuro III as Kawazu-no-Saburo and Segawa Kikunojo III as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Kazaori, by Katsukaw...

The Courtesan Hanaogi of Ogi-ya, by Katsukawa Shuncho (active 1783-1821). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1800.

Goblins Disguised as Beauties in a Spring, from the Popular Version of Hsi-Yu-chi Series, by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-92). Woodblock print. Japan, 19...

The Ise Ondo Dance at the Restaurant Bizen-ya in Furuichi, by Utagawa Kunikane. Woodblock print. Japan, 18th-19th century.

The Courtesan Hanazono-Dayu as The Butterfly Spirit in the No play Kocho, by Yanagawa Shigenobu (1787-1832). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

The Doll's Festival, from the Furyu Goyo Matsu (Five Seasonal Festivals) Series, by Torii Kiyomine (1787-1868). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

The Angry Drinker, from the Three Women Drinkers Series, by Torii Kiyomitsu II (1788-1868). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1810.

The Kyoka Poet Narutaki-no-Otondo, from the Kyoka Bunko Portraits, by Kitao Masanobu (1761-1816). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th-19th century.

A Peacock and A Mole Cricket, by Isoda Kory??sai (1764-88). Woodblock print. Japan, mid-18th century.

The Tea Ceremony, by Kitagawa Kikumaro or Tsukimaro (active 1789-1829). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th-19th century.

A Pair of Mandarin Ducks in Snow, by Isoda Koryusai (active 1765-1785). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th century.

The Courtesan Hanaogi of Ogi-Ya, by Isoda Kory??sai (active 1764-88). Print. Japan, mid-18th century.

A Tanzaku Prayer-paper for the Star Festival, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Japan, 18th-19th century.

Representation of Sotoba Komachi, from the Seven Episodes of Ono-no-Komachi and Children Series, by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). Woodblock print. Jap...

Washing Clothes, from the Comparison of the Beauties Fair Complexions Series, by Kitagawa Utamaro II (d.1831). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

A Beauty Bothered by the Wind under a Willow, by Utagawa Toyohiro (1773-1828). Woodblock print. Japan, c.1805.

The Dreams of Kusunoki's Warriors in the Battle of Shijo-nawate, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

A Beauty and a Snowman, by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

A Brushmaker, from the Representation of Various Artists Series, by Kikukawa Eizan (1787-1867). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.

Mishima and the Courtesan Nanahito of Sugateibi-ya, from the New Year Game of Dochu Sugoroku and the Yoshiwara Courtesans Series, by Keisai Eisen (179...

The Courtesan Koimurasaki of Tama-ya in the First Month, from the Annual Events in Yoshiwara Series, by Keisai Eisen. Woodblock print. Japan, 19th cen...

The Courtesan Suganosuke of Okamoto-ya in the Fourth Month, from the Annual Events in Yoshiwara Series, by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848). Woodblock print....

Onoe Kikujuro II as Arima-no-Ofuji and Nakamura Fakususke I as Ishitomi Busuke, detail, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th...

Ryogoku Yukei : Hitome Senkin, an Actor of The Narikoma Acting House, or Yago, & Kataoka Gado II Relaxing with Courtesans, and enjoying a wonderful...

Dressing Room Scenes at Dotonbori Theatre in Osaka, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock Print. Japan, 19th century.

A Mole Transforming into a Quail in the Third Month, from the Representation of the Twelve Months Series, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock p...

Representation of a Boating Courtesan, by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864). Woodblock print. Japan, 19th century.