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

E-awase (The Tale of Genji: A Picture Contest), Chapter 17

Uso, Haji, Asagao Tane: Shō Utsushi Yonju-hacho Taka (Forty-eight Hawks Drawn from Life: Bullfinch, Bee and Morning Glory in Seed, Number 29)

Shō Utsushi Yonjū-hachi Taka (Forty-eight Hawks Drawn from Life: Macaw and Sweet Daphne, Number 10)

Cape Irō, Izu Province, One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Izu Irō Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei), No. 14

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)

Niou no Miya, Genji Monogatari (His perfumed Highness, The Tale of Genji), Chapter 42

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