The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese print of two manzai performers, one holding an open fan, the other seated in a checked robe, with calligraphy above.

Japanese woodblock print of plum branches with red blossoms over a rolled checkered mat, with calligraphy above.

Japanese print of a pink rose and plum blossom branches on a gnarled tree limb, with calligraphy in the upper right.

Woodblock print of a pocket watch with chain and fob beside a red pouch, with Japanese calligraphy in the margins.

Woodblock print of a red lacquer inro with waterbirds and an ox netsuke on a wooden box, with Japanese calligraphy.

Woodblock print of a square inrō box with a round watch on a cord, decorated with calligraphy in the margins.

Fan-shaped print of a court lady writing at a red table beside an inkstone, book, and scroll, with poem inscriptions.

Fan-shaped Japanese print of a seated poet in a leaf-patterned robe with Mount Fuji and cloud streaks behind him.

Woodblock print of a songbird on a branch beside bamboo leaves and white roses, with calligraphy in the upper margin.

Woodblock print of two swallows flying above white and red peonies with green leaves and calligraphy inscriptions.

Woodblock print of two marsh-tits beside white crab apple blossoms and green leaves, with calligraphy and red seals.

Print of two sparrows beside a dandelion with a round seedhead and green leaves, with calligraphy and red seals.

Woodblock print of a mountain dove perched on a peach branch with pink blossoms and green leaves, by Teisai Hokuba.

Woodblock print of blossoming cherry trees, a winding river and hills in soft blues and greens, with small figures working in

Woodblock print of plum blossoms beside an ornate stand holding an inkstone, brushes and a small seated figure.

Woodblock print of a gnarled plum tree before a rising orange sun, with Japanese calligraphy text on the left.

Japanese woodblock print of cherry blossoms on a rock under falling rain, with calligraphy at the left edge.

Woodblock print of a peacock with spread tail on a rock beside peonies and pine, with Japanese calligraphy above.

Woodblock print of five white cranes with red crowns standing on a sandy shore beside blue, wave-patterned water.

Woodblock print of three crows flying against a large orange sun, with calligraphy at the left edge.

Woodblock print of a red carp leaping up a blue waterfall, with calligraphy and a red seal at the left.

Japanese print of tea utensils, a teapot, bowls and a bonsai pine on a lacquer tray, with calligraphy above.

Woodblock print of a tea jar with a rope handle and cover, surrounded by patterned cloth fragments and handwritten text.

Japanese woodblock print of a blue ceramic holder, chrysanthemum object, fan and feather with calligraphy.

Japanese print of black tea ceremony objects, a tea caddy, jars, and lacquer box arranged on a tan cloth with calligraphy.

Japanese print of tea utensils on a grey tray with a white camellia, dark leaves, a pink jar and a bamboo scoop.

Woodblock print of a wine bottle, yellow cup and white cherry blossoms on a red cloth, with calligraphy at upper left.

Woodblock print of eggplants in a woven basket with a single eggplant beside it and handwritten calligraphy above.

Woodblock print of a lacquered cake bowl with yokan bean jelly, patterned paper wrapping, a pink flower and a knife.

Woodblock print of a large sea bream and a red lobster on a pale seabed, with Japanese calligraphy above.