Vintage Shunga Prints on Washi Paper | EXPLICITLot of 4, 20th century reproductions of traditional Japanese Shunga erotic prints on washi paper. Each one was pasted in the top corners to a piece of stiff, contemporary paper, a common practice to keep the thin and fragile washi paper from ripping or curling over time. 2 single sided, 1 double sided; 4 prints total. Refer to photos for size and condition: Very good.

Imagine my surprise to learn there had been a convent in the early 19th century close to where my family settled nearly a century later

Late 19th century antique wooden scroll saw shelf with Masonic motifs: The Masonic square and compass

fitted to sit table top

There is still some wax residue on his left side and on the cape

measuring about 10” tall

” crafts made by cloistered nuns to pass the time or to sell to raise money for their convents

It’s very rare to find them up here in New England

Some chipping to the gilt embellishments

two small cannisters

Some wear to the metal from age

Gorgeous Victorian aesthetic movement greeting card by Marcus Ward & Co

Littel & Co