The Returning Palanquin, 1870’s

‘Woman seated on the left is Era Kayo, who was a popular geiko in the Gion district of Kyoto during the 1870s, with geiko Chiyo standing on the right.’ They are dressed as kago-ya (palanquin bearers).   Japan 1870’s ‘This carte Read More …

A Pleasured Smoke, 1769

‘Courtesan Blowing Smoke in Man’s Face’ by Suzuki Harunobu.  Shunga (Japanese erotic art) woodblock print, Edo period 1769–70