Meiji era (1868–1912), circa 1897 A folding album of 12 middle-size shunga prints, known as Yozakura (Cherry Blossom at Night): each depicting a love making scene between couples, with mica, lacquer and bokashi (graduated shading) details, including an upper-class young couple, a young man and an older woman and an unkempt old man and a young girl; unsigned. 24cm x 16.5cm (9 7/16 x 6½in).