Utagawa Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych Tokyo Pleasure Quarter Meiji

This Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print triptych is by Utagawa Kuniteru II (Ichiyosai Kuniteru) and dates to the Meiji period. Titled “Tokyo Teppozu Shin Shimabara Yukaku no Zu,” it depicts a lively view of the Shin-Shimabara pleasure quarter in Tokyo, with crowds of figures, teahouses, cherry blossoms, and boats in the harbor beyond. The overall composition is busy and colorful, combining an animated street scene with a wide waterside background. This is a set of three sheets, each measuring approximately 23.8 × 35.5 cm. The exact printing date is unknown. Condition shows toning and stains, with visible wear and discoloration from age. Please review the photos for details.