Intimate Brothel Scenes From Kunimori IIs Shunshoku Irifune Nikki Series

The following images are all the illustrated pages are from the book series ‘Shunshoku Irifune nikki’, issued around 1840, designed by Utagawa Kunimori II (act. ca.1830–1861). 

Heel Dildo

An unusual comical scene portraying a woman satisfying herself with a harigata (dildo) attached to her heel while being watched by an aroused voyeur helping himself.

Tissues

A very passionate courtesan (look at the tissues surrounding her!) follows the sensual activities that take place in the other room.

Bird’s-Eye View

A lovely bird’s-eye view of the interior of a brothel showing several activities inside the rooms.

Hallway

In the hallway of a brothel a young impatient samurai is making advances to a young courtesan. The design is depicted in perspective and in the background we can see a female servant checking on the lights.

Phoenix

In a colorful setting we see a wealthy couple making love while still wearing their luxurious clothes. The folding screen in the background features a phoenix with spread wings.

Wakashu Kabuki

A very rare scene depicting a female as a wakashu (literally "young-man style") kabuki, normally only concerned young men. While the woman was taking off her make-up she has been convinced to get involved in an intimate get-together.