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Japanese woodblock print of women in kimono and children among plum trees, with a pavilion and veranda at right.

Scene from the Chushihgura (Vendetta of the 47 Loyal Retailers)

Torii Kiyomine, ca. 1820

Woodblock print of a bearded armored general seated before a pine tree, with a red railing and calligraphy.

Chinese General "Tiger" from the Story "Suikoden"

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of Mount Fuji seen above forested mountains, with a rocky stream and travelers on winding paths.

View of Fuji san from the Mountains in the Province of Izu (Izu no Sanchu), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1858

Monochrome woodblock print of three women on a bamboo-decorated boat, one writing on a paper strip, another poling.

The Crossing of the Tanabata Boat (Tanabata no towataru fune)

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1715

Woodblock print of figures in kimono walking past cherry trees and a wooden gate under a dusk sky.

The Entrance to the Yoshiwara at Dawn

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Triptych woodblock print of three kabuki actors in patterned kimono standing before a fence with foliage.

The Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II (center), and Segawa Kikunojo III (left), Possibly as Mi…

Katsukawa Shunkō I, c. 1785

Japanese woodblock print of a woman with a fan on a red verandah, with pine branches and calligraphy in the sky.

Lady with Fan Standing on Verandah

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a woman threading a needle on a verandah beside a red railing and pine branches.

Lady Threading Needle on Verandah

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a woman with a parasol by a bamboo fence, with two seated figures on a veranda and pines.

A Modern Version of Shosho visiting Komachi (Furyu Shosho kayoi Komachi)

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1715

Woodblock print of a black lacquer mirror with gold plum motif, a rouge bowl, brush and calligraphy on cream paper.

Mirror with Cover, Bowl and Brush for Rouge

Woodblock print of a river at dusk seen through an oval frame, with boats, plum blossoms, pines and flying birds.

Susaki Hen-yori Suijin no Mori, Uchikawa

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1857

Woodblock print of travelers on a wooden bridge over a river, with wooded hills and a pagoda in the background.

Kyoto: Sanjo Bridge (Kyo, Sanjobashi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi)," also…

Utagawa Hiroshige, 1852

Woodblock print of a costumed figure in a patterned yellow and black kimono holding a tray with a potted plant, 1736.

The Actor Tomizawa Montaro I as Miyako no Mae in the play "Izu Genji Horai Yakata," performed at the Ichimura Theater…

Okumura Masanobu, 1736

Japanese print of papier-mache toys: a horse-shaped toy and a tiger head with bells, in green and orange patterns.

Toys of Papier-Mache

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono holding up a large radish, with baskets of radishes beside him.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Ike no Shoji in the play "Oguri Choseiden," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the…

Okumura Masanobu, 1725

Woodblock print of two fans floating on a river, one with red wave pattern and calligraphy, one with a bowl and yellow flower

Conventionalized Design of Fans Floating on the River

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Ink sketch of grinning men in kimono walking a rural path, with a calligraphy panel and pine tree behind them.

The Practical Jokers Yajirobei and Kitahachi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of a brass telescope lying across a floral patterned bag with a red cord, with Japanese calligraphy.

Telescope with Its Bag

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 19th century

Hand-colored Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes holding a spear, with a headdress raised behind.

The Actor Hayakawa Shinkatsu as Toyohime in the play "Goshozome Koyo Gunki," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the…

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1727

Black-and-white woodblock print of men seated at a wayside restaurant, an old man pointing with a cane, a woman at a counter.

The Famous Practical Jokers Yajirobei at a Wayside Restaurant

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Ink sketch of a Japanese teahouse with seated patrons, a brazier vendor, rice cakes and handwritten verses in the margins.

The Branch Road at Yokkaichi

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of a monkey trainer in patterned robes leading a dressed monkey on a rope, with a drum and staff.

A Monkey Trainer and His Monkey

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1725

Woodblock print of a wooden measure of green peas, a cup on a red stand, holly sprigs and dried fish, with calligraphy.

Green Peas in a Measure and Sprays of Hollyhock with Heads of Sardines; Symbols Representing the Ceremony of Exorcisi…

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a lion, peonies, a rock and butterflies with swirling clouds, in orange and brown tones.

Lion and Peonies

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1720/25

Black-and-white Japanese print of porters and travelers on a road with a cart of straw, hills and rooftops behind.

Street in Kyoto

Utagawa Hiroshige, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of a rooster perched on the rim of a wooden mortar filled with grain, with Japanese inscription below.

Rooster Perched on Mortar

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1720/36

Woodblock print of three overlapping colored fans with dark patterns and handwritten Japanese calligraphy above.

Designs of Fans for Dance

Ishikawa Kazan, 19th century

Woodblock print of six bearded men in robes gathered among leafy bushes, with calligraphy in the upper left.

Six Superior Men of Reiraka

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of four bearded elderly men in patterned robes on a red bench among green foliage, with calligraphy above.

Four Hermits of Shozan

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Japanese print of seven robed sages gathered among bamboo stalks, one playing a flute while others listen.

Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century