Authentic Meiji period, c.1905, Japanese erotic art shunga woodblock print picture by Ikeda Terukata (1883-1921).  Picture measures  38 cm x 25.5 cm, Oban size.  From his highly sought after series, Yakumo no chigiri (Poetic Intercourse)
Publisher:  Wada Tokutaro
 
Excellent colors and impressions!  The shunga also has some deluxe features such as urushi-e (black lacquer; notably in the hair), gauffrage (a mild type of embossing), and also bokashi shading.  Very good condition with minor wear.  Original album backing.  Please see and judge from photos.
 
An intimate and exquisitely detailed shunga print depicting a moment of anticipation and sensual pleasure.  The male lover, dressed in a refined purple kimono, tenderly moistens his fingers as he prepares to insert some sex beads into the Japanese beauty, heightening her arousal.  The woman, partially covering her face with the sleeve of her richly patterned green kimono, displays a blend of shyness and pleasure, embodying the refined sensuality characteristic of Meiji-era erotic art.  The intricate textile patterns and soft color gradients further enhance the scene’s elegance and depth.