Bijin

びじんが

Portraits of classical beauties, capturing the elegance, high fashion, and subtle grace of Edo-period women.

Women Preparing Sashimi

Women Preparing Sashimi

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The Kitchen

The Kitchen

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A Beauty

A Beauty

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A Beauty

A Beauty

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Beauty and Holiness

Beauty and Holiness

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Head of a Beauty

Head of a Beauty

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Head of a Beauty

Head of a Beauty

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Beauty under an Umbrella in the Snow

Beauty under an Umbrella in the Snow

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The Beauty of the Floating World

The Beauty of the Floating World

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Beauty Looking at Shinobazu Pond", illustration from Bugei Kurabu (Literary Club)

Beauty Looking at Shinobazu Pond", illustration from Bugei Kurabu (Literary Club)

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Promenade of Famous Beauty Escorted by Many Female Attendants

Promenade of Famous Beauty Escorted by Many Female Attendants

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Famous Beauty Escorted by Women of Different Rank

Famous Beauty Escorted by Women of Different Rank

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