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Woodblock print of a bearded robed figure in a leaf boat poled by two women in patterned kimono across waves.

Daruma crossing the sea on a leaf, no. 7 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese print of an orange, dried persimmons, herring roe and nuts arranged as New Year food.

Orange, Dried Persimmons, Herring-Roe and Different Nuts; Food Used for the Celebration of the New Year

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 19th century

Black-and-white Japanese woodblock print of a shamisen player on horseback above tumbling men in comic poses.

An Impossible Feat by Imaginary Men, no. 8 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese print of two hanging halibut, a bow and arrow, and a blossoming plum tree with calligraphy at left.

Halibuts and a Bow with Arrow Hanging on a Plum Tree

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 19th century

Japanese print of a persimmon, peeled fruit and knife on a blue and white tray, with green leaves and calligraphy.

Persimmons on a Plate

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Black-and-white woodblock print of a woman and child beside a reclining bearded man in patterned robes, with a kettle and bow

A trial of strength, no. 9 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Japanese print of a spiral top-shell and several bivalves on a green ground, with calligraphy and wave lines above.

Top-Shell and Various Shells

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Ink woodblock print of a courtesan playing shamisen with two reclining figures and an attendant on a veranda over waves.

Courtesan entertaining Daikoku and Fukurokuju, no. 10 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned kimono seated on a large carp, reading a scroll against a blue background.

Courtesan Seated on a Carp

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Japanese print of a blossoming plum tree with a gnarled trunk, white and red flowers, and calligraphy with red seals.

Plum Tree in Blossom

Kitao Shigemasa, 1813

Ink line print of Hotei reading a book beside a seated woman with a fan, patterned robes and a large sack.

Hotei Reading a Book, no. 11 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Woodblock print of a courtesan with ornate hairpins holding a hairpin and reading a book, with vertical calligraphy above.

Courtesan with Book and Hair-Pin

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Ink line print of a woman in a long robe, a bald bearded man, and a boy with a fan, with Japanese calligraphy.

The Roles Reversed, no. 12 from a series of 12 prints

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1708

Woodblock print of a courtesan with tall hairpins and patterned kimono, holding a sprig of seri, with calligraphy above.

Courtesan with Branch of Seri

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of two travelers on a walkway beside a thatched teahouse with cherry blossoms and pine trees.

Ishiyakushi, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)"

Katsushika Hokusai, c. 1806

Japanese print of a toy bow with arrows and a pine-decorated drum with cords, with calligraphy on the left.

Hama-Yumi and Buriburi-Gitcho, Boy's Toys, for the New Year Celebration

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of pine-lined coast with boats and porters unloading bales beneath a pink sky, by Hokusai.

Maisaka, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)"

Katsushika Hokusai, c. 1806

Japanese print of horsetail plant stalks and three dark shijimi shells, with calligraphy poem text on the left.

Tsukushi Plant and Shijimi Shells

Uematsu Tōshū

Colored print of a shrimp beside a pale udo plant, with Japanese calligraphy on a cream background.

Shrimp and Udo Plant

Uematsu Tōshū

Woodblock print of a speckled cuttlefish with tentacles beside green seaweed, with Japanese calligraphy and red seals.

Cuttle Fish

Kikuchi Yōsai, early 19th century

Japanese print of pale pink cherry blossoms and buds on branches with calligraphy and a red seal, on a green gradient.

Cherry Flowers

Kikuchi Yōsai, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a kneeling woman with long black hair beside a lacquered tray, teapot and pine sprigs, with calli

Woman Cutting Her Nails after GatHering Herbs

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Two Japanese kabuki actor prints: a samurai with drawn sword and a woman in a black iris-patterned kimono, with calligraphy.

Näyttelijät Iwai Kumesaburo ja Bando Minosuke näytelmässä Kanadehon chusingura (Uskolliset vasallit)

Utagawa Kunisada, 1830

Woodblock print of a seated man and two standing women in patterned kimono beside a plum-blossom screen and tea set.

The Kiritsubo Chapter from "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Kiritsubo), from a series of Genji parodies

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1710

Woodblock print of two lacquered portable dinner tables with food boxes, cups and a plate, with calligraphy at upper left.

New Year’s Feast on Portable Dinner Tables

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, probably 1816 (Year of the Rat)

Black and white woodblock print of two seated figures in kimono beside a lantern, tea kettle and folding screen.

The Hahakigi Chapter from "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Hahakigi), from a series of Genji parodies

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1710

Japanese print of ceremonial wands, fans, flower vases and streamers arranged on a wooden table, with calligraphy at upper le

Ceremonial Things for the Celebration of Setting Up a New House

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Japanese print of travel items: a green box with red crests, a white hat with blue ties, a sword, and red patterned cloth.

Outfit for Travel

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a still life with bean-filled box, ceremonial bell, orange cord, and pine and plum sprigs on patt

“Beans for Tossing During Setsubun Exorcism Ceremony,” from the series Ise Calendars for the Asakusa Group (Asakusa-g…

Kubo Shunman, 1810s

Black-and-white woodblock print of two women playing a board game as a man stands nearby in a room with a painted screen.

The Utsusemi Chapter from "The Tale of Genji" (Genji Utsusemi), from a series of Genji parodies

Okumura Masanobu, c. 1710