Japanese Print "Travesty of Ono no Komachi praying for rain" by Shiba Kokan

Artist:Shiba Kokan

Title:Travesty of Ono no Komachi praying for rain

Date:1771-1772

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Source:British Museum
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Colour woodblock print. Travesty of Ono no Komachi praying for rain during drought: Prostitute grooming young client in upper room of brothel overlooking embankment leading to Yoshiwara district; attendant boiling water for tea. With poem. Inscribed and signed.

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