Overview
A vibrant and crowded 'sentō' or public bathhouse scene, capturing the lively social atmosphere of women in 19th-century Japan.
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Preliminary identification
Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print, 'Women's Bathhouse' (Sento) Scene
Photo reference
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Story
Public bathhouses were the true social equalizers of old Tokyo, where the rigid class structures of the outside world were left at the door along with one's clothes.
Maker / Origin
The original composition is consistent with the Utagawa school, specifically the work of Utagawa Kunisada, the most popular and prolific printmaker of the 19th century.
Condition & Value
The print appears well-preserved behind glass with colors that remain relatively bright, though there is likely some minor age-toning to the paper. The value is driven by the popularity of the subject matter and the decorative appeal of the mid-century framing.
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