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Japanese print of ten bearded scholars in patterned robes gathered around a scroll, with calligraphy at upper right.

Ten Wise Men Among the Disciples of Confucious

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono beside cherry blossoms and shop signs, by Okumura Masanobu,

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo I as Osome and Sodesaki Kikutaro as Hisamatsu in the play "Osome Hisamatsu Shinju," perfor…

Okumura Masanobu, 1731

Woodblock print of two kimono-clad figures beside a theater shop front with signboards and a flowering branch.

The Actors Sanjo Kantaro II as Osome and Ichikawa Monnosuke as Hisamatsu in the play "Osome Hisamatsu Tamoto no Shiro…

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1720

Woodblock print of a crowded ferry poled across a blue river, with cranes flying overhead and travelers on the far bank.

Warabi no Eki, Todogawa Watashi

Keisai Eisen, ca. 1838

Japanese triptych print of women and children under cherry blossoms on a grassy hill, with distant boats on the sea.

Women and Children Viewing the Cherry Blossoms at Gotenyama

Katsukawa Shuncho, ca. 1787

Woodblock print of figures in a perspective interior with a shamisen player, tatami floor and decorated screens.

Original Perspective Picture of the Fashionable Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Furyu shichi fukujin uki-e kongen)

Okumura Masanobu, 1740s

Three women in patterned kimono and tall black headdresses sit beneath maple branches beside a brazier heating sake.

Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from "The Tale of Heike"

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1750

Woodblock print of three bearded Han dynasty wise men in patterned robes among green foliage, with vertical calligraphy above

Three Great Wise Men of the Han Dynasty

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of two figures in green kimono sharing a parasol under autumn maple branches, one holding a sword.

The Autumn Shower, from "Sharing an Umbrella: A Set of Three (Aigasa sanpukutsui)"

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1748

Two women in patterned kimono stand on stylized waves, with calligraphy and red seals in the upper corners.

Two Ladies Walking on the Water

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of five bearded warriors in armor and robes among leafy foliage, one drawing a bow.

Five Great Soldiers of Shoku

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of four figures in patterned robes, one holding a large peacock-feather parasol, one wearing a feathered hat.

Boys Masquerading as Chinese

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1748

Woodblock print of kitchen utensils and green herbs on a wooden table, with calligraphy and a red seal.

Kitchen Utensils with Greens for the Ceremony on January 7th

Hachifusa Shūri, 19th century

Black and white woodblock triptych of kimono-clad figures, a dog, and a vendor stall at a riverside cooling spot.

Cooling off at Ryogoku: A Set of Three (Ryogoku suzumi sanpukutsui)

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1748

Woodblock print still life of plum blossoms, a writing box, papers, inkstone and patterned pouch on a mat, with calligraphy.

Refined Lavers (A Kind of Sea Weed) and a Handy Writing Outfit with Pouch

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, probably 1819

Black and white woodblock print of three figures in an interior with a folding screen and calligraphy text.

Artist signing a screen, no. 1 from the series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Woodblock print of a sea bream on a dish beside a sake cup, lacquer stand, and screen painted with a peony.

Sea Bream (Tai) on Nabeshima Porcelain Dish, Sake Cup on Stand, and Painting of a Peony

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, ca. 1820

Woodblock print of a halfbeak fish on a lacquer tray with turnips, above a porcelain dish of white baits and calligraphy.

Halfbeak on a Lacquer Tray with Turnips and White Baits on a Porcelain Dish with Plum Blossoms on Broken Ice

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, probably 1815 (Year of the Boar)

Black-and-white woodblock print of a kneeling figure opening a large bag beside a standing woman and a child.

Daikoku revealing the contents of Hotei's bag, no. 2 from the series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese woodblock print of a red table with fans, an inkstone, brushes in a vase, a peacock feather, and calligraphy.

Red Table with Fans and a Brush Stand

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 19th century

Black-and-white woodblock print of a bearded man embracing a courtesan beside a large fish and a go board.

Ebisu flirting with a courtesan, no. 3 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Woodblock print of a blue-and-white jar, red lacquer tray, tea bowl with a smiling face, and whisk, with poems above.

Tea Things

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Woodblock print of two patterned incense boxes, one red and one green, on a grey cloth with Japanese calligraphy above.

Incense Boxes with a Wrapping Cloth

Kubo Shunman, 1808

Black-and-white woodblock print of a courtesan pouring sake for a grinning shojo beside a large vessel.

Courtesan Plying Shojo with Sake, no. 4 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese print of glass vessels, a folding fan and red plum blossoms on a pale ground, with vertical calligraphy above.

Glass-Wares with Plum Blossoms

Hachifusa Shūri

Woodblock print of Daikoku with two women in patterned kimono, a large sack and a measuring line, in black ink.

Measuring Daikoku's height, no. 5 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese print of a patterned bowl, a plum wine bottle with a label, and a blossoming plum branch with calligraphy.

Specialities of Bizen Province

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Line drawing of a woman with a parasol, an elderly monk in a dark robe, and a child among grass and vines.

Komachi resting on a stupa, no. 6 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese print of an ornate table clock beside a hanging scroll showing a treasure boat on patterned cloth.

Table-Clock and Kakemono of a Treasure Boat

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 19th century

Japanese print of a large abalone shell and smaller shells on pale green ground, with calligraphy and waves above.

Awabi (Ear-Shell) and Various Shells

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century