Anonymous Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century Two folding albums of 12 erotic paintings: the first, ink, colour, gold, silver and gofun on mica ground, with double-page illustrations of 12 scenes of love making by couples from different social classes, unsigned, overall: 19.2cm x 24.5cm (19 3/8in x 9 11/16in); image: 48.7cm x 19.2cm (19 3/8in x 7 9/16in); the second in ink, colour on silk, depicting 12 scenes of love making by different couples, unsigned, overall: 26cm x 38cm (10¼in x 15in); image: 21.7cm x 34cm (8 9/16in x 13 3/8in). (2).