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Published by, Tsutaya Kichizo, Japan, about 1820 - 1890

Chapter 17 The Picture Contest, from the series Lady Murasaki’s Genji Cards

No. 29, Bullfinch, Bee, and Morning Glory in Seed, from the series Forty-Eight Hawks Drawn from Life

No. 10 Macaw and Aloe, from the series Forty-Eight Hawks Drawn from Life

No. 14 Izu, Iro, Ozaki, from the series Sixty-Eight Views in the Various Provinces

Cape Iro is a scenic spot along the Japanese seacoast on what is known as the Tokaido Highway. During the Edo period (1615-1868) the Tokaido was the main link between the ancient capital of Kyoto and the new capital of Edo (Tokyo). Series of prints helped popularize the various stops along the way as tourist destinations.

Kurashiki Kōkoan (Study of the Kurashiki Kōkoan)

Chapter 42 The Perfumed Prince, from the series Lady Murasaki’s Genji Cards

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