Sanbaso Performer, from the series Ehon azuma nishiki (Picture book of brocades of the east)

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Sanbaso Performer, from the series Ehon azuma nishiki (Picture book of brocades of the east) Woodcut of a young woman dressing her lover's phallus with a miniature cap and cloak of a Sanbaso dancer at New Year, plate 8 from the set of twelve erotic prints--very good impression, slightly faded, center fold and vertical fold left, lightly soiled and stained oban yoko-e: 9 11/16 x 14 5/8in. (24.6 x 37.6cm.)