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anonymous, 1670
Woodblock printed book offering instructions on the proper and tasteful conduct of intimate relations between younger and older men. 31 folding leaves containing text and two double-page and two full-page illustrations. Original wrappers and a decorative chitsu employing silk and metal embroidery and printed motifs. The titles of the 19 chapters are: Etiquette for the Senior; Etiquette for the Religious Practitioner; Etiquette for the Son of a Samurai, or a Page/Sandal-holder; Son of a Kabuki Actor; Adolescent Acolyte (koshō, 小姓); Merchant of Chinese Goods; Poor Behavior; Son of a Merchant; Merchant, Page, and Disciples; Prisoner; Poor Behavior by the Senior; Poor Behavior by the Youth; Bad Habits; Alternate Names for the Senior; Is Education Necessary for Wakashu [adolescent male]?; Permitted Activities for the Youth; Ideal Way of Speech for the Youth; Poor Education of the Junior; Entering the Bed Chamber. First illustration (double-page): Two samurai play shōgi, the one on the left, based on his attire and hairstyle, is the younger man. The man with the shaved head caressing the young man is a cleric or priest. A servant is walking towards them. Second illustration: A wakashu (adolescent male), with a feminine hairstyle and kimono, but carrying a sword, is dancing in front of three men. Third illustration: An adolescent male arranges the hair of his partner, an older samurai. Fourth illustration (double-page): In the middle of a dining party, a male couple embrace in an adjacent bedroom.
- Artwork typebook, shunga
- Object numberRP-P-2025-4
- Dimensionsheight 167 mm x width 120 mm, height 149 mm x width 107 mm
- Physical characteristicshoutsnede