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Beautiful Courtesan Motoura

Harunobu Suzukica. 1768-1769

Tobacco and Salt Museum

Tobacco and Salt Museum
Sumida, Japan

This print depicts a courtesan and a young apprentice in Shinagawa pleasure district. Unlike the famous Yoshiwara pleasure quarter, which was authorized by the Tokugawa Shogunate, Shinagawa quarter prospered as unauthorized facilities. A long kiseru (Japanese pipe) and a tobacco tray were necessities for courtesans in those days. Since Shinagawa district is located near the sea, various ships can be seen in this print.

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