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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3: Mountain Dove and Peach Flowers

Teisai Hokuba, ca. 1820

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

Cake Bowl with Yokan (Bean Jelly); Specialities of Yatsuhashiya in Sagacho, Fukagawa

Hokucho Joren, 19th century

Woodblock print of a crowd carrying tall poles of paper lanterns through a hillside festival, with pine trees and calligraphy

People with Lanterns in Procession

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

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

Tai Fish and Lobster; Specialities of Yanagiya in Odawara-cho

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with a parasol and white bird beside a wooden building, in a patterned black kimono.

Ichikawa Danjūrō VII (1791-1859) in the Role of Konoshita Tokichi from the Scene "Mountain Gate" in the Play Yakko Ya…

Utagawa Kunisada, 1819

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

White

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of a patterned box tied with black ribbons beside a red cloth, with calligraphy above.

Box of Face Powder and Hair Ties; Specialities of Shimomura in Ryogaecho

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a snowy landscape with mountains, a river, an arched bridge, a thatched hut and a poled boat.

Snowy Landscape

Ishikawa Kazan, ca. 1820

Woodblock print of Otafuku holding a branch of white cherry blossoms, with long black hair and a red patterned kimono.

Otafuku Holding a Branch of Double White Cherry Blossoms

Watanabe Kazan, ca. 1840

Woodblock print of three stacked striped tobacco pouches with brown lids and handwritten Japanese calligraphy above.

Tobacco Pouches; Specialities of Takaya in Yokkaichi

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of two women on a veranda with plum blossoms, bamboo, and a ceramic jar.

Early Spring

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, 1750-1835

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono holding a tsuzumi drum, with an incense burner and box beside her.

Woman Playing the Tsuzumi

Kubo Shunman, ca. 1800

Woodblock print of two sparrows beside a grey ornamental roof tile with carved scrolls, with black calligraphy on cream paper

Roof Tile and Sparrows; Specialities of Mizuno in Imado

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono looking into a mirror held by an attendant, with calligraphy above.

Ono-no-Komachi Looking at Her Reflection

Katsukawa Shuntei, ca. 1815

Woodblock print of a white crane flying across a red sun with clouds, with Japanese calligraphy and a red seal.

White Crane Flying across the Sun's Disc

Yashima Gakutei, 1835?

Woodblock print of a dark eagle with yellow talons perched on a rock beside orange azaleas and waves.

Eagle on a Rock; Flowering Azaleas

Kubo Shunman, ca. 1800

Woodblock print of a river landscape with travelers on horseback, boats, ducks, a village, and a blue mountain peak.

Sumida River

Totoya Hokkei, Year of the Dragon, probably 1832

Japanese woodblock print of a masked Noh dancer leaping beside a white peony and patterned cushions, with calligraphy.

Scene from Noh Dance

Kosetsu, ca. 1820

Woodblock print of two men in yellow coats and round straw hats with red bows against a striped background.

Two Men Wearing Yellow Coats and Straw Hats with Red Bows

Yashima Gakutei, 1840

Japanese woodblock print of a white rooster with red comb beside a rising red sun, with calligraphy at left.

Rising Sun and a Cock and a Hen

Totoya Hokkei, ca. 1800

Woodblock print of a woman in a striped kimono seated on a boat, with a river, bridge, and small boats behind her.

Water Scene

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1840

Woodblock print of a kneeling courtesan in a black gown with patterned sleeves and ornate hairpins, with calligraphy.

Courtesan Dressed in an Elaborate Gown Embroidered with Emblems of Good Luck

Kubo Shunman, ca. 1800

Woodblock print of two women with a lantern before temple roofs and pine trees at night, framed by blossom border.

Night Scene

Yashima Gakutei, ca. 1830

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in red and white makeup and black wig, with patterned robe and blue wave, framed by a decor

Ichikawa Danjuro IV in the Role of Kagekiyo in the Play Enlightenment from a Series of Portraits of Danjūrō

Utagawa Toyokuni II, ca. 1834

Woodblock print of two women on a shore, one pointing toward a bay with islands and a snow-capped mountain.

Two Young Ladies at Shore; One Pointing

Katsushika Hokusai

Woodblock print of a white-haired sage in a patterned robe standing on rocks above blue waves, with Japanese calligraphy.

Banko, a Chinese Sage

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Cock and dog

Totoya Hokkei, probably 1814

Woodblock print of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in colorful robes, with a treasure vessel and calligraphy above.

Seven Gods of Good Fortune

Katsushika Hokusai, 1808-27

Woodblock print of a white rat on a gray fūchin ornament with red cord, handwritten poems, and a red seal.

Rat on a Fūchin, Ornament with a Design of Egoyomi (Pictorial Calendar)

Kubo Shunman, 1816

Japanese woodblock print of a seated woman in a red pine-patterned kimono beside a brazier, with calligraphy and a screen beh

Courtesan

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of a court lady in patterned robes with a cat at her feet and calligraphy at upper left.

Court Lady

Woodblock print of an embroidered tobacco pouch, a pipe, and a dark oval ornament with yellow cord and calligraphy.

Tobacco Pouch and Pipe

Kubo Shunman, 1813

Japanese woodblock print of a robed figure in a gold crown beside rocks, with a white hare drawn at lower left.

Prince Okuni (?) and a Hare

Yashima Gakutei, probably 1819

Print of a curved horn-shaped flower vase with a dark ring handle and red tip, beside Japanese calligraphy.

Horn Flower-Vase

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a halberd lying across a dragon-patterned brocade robe, beside a carved seal and calligraphy.

Halberd, Brocade Robe and Seal

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Japanese print of a pale spotted stone with a crescent moon, resting on a patterned blue and orange silk cloth.

Stone of Three Lights: Sun, Moon and Star

Keisai Eisen, 19th century

Woodblock print of a woman and a man dancing on a veranda beneath red lanterns, with pine and blossoming trees behind.

Furuichi Dance (No. 2 of a Set of Four)

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a court doll in a grey and red robe beside an open book and a black lacquered stand with red cord.

The Doll Festival, Third Day of the Third Month

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of a man in a patterned kimono and a woman in a wide hat before Mount Fuji and rolling hills.

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro as a Man in Sumptuous Raiment, Standing in a Field, Mount Fuji in the Background

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1778

Two women in dark kimono dance on a wooden veranda under red lanterns, with pine branches behind a railing.

Furuichi Dance (No. 4 of a Set of Four)

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of an open lacquered writing box with chrysanthemum lid, brushes, inkstone, paper scroll and water jar.

Table and Writing Set

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Two oval gold coins on pale paper with a red seal and vertical Japanese calligraphy beside them.

Gold Coins

Asakura Sansho, 1813

Woodblock print of samurai with a banner and sword on wavy water, with handwritten calligraphy above.

History of Kamakura

Totoya Hokkei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a young nobleman in patterned robes playing a koto before distant hills, with poem columns beside him.

Young Nobleman Playing Koto (Harp)

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Japanese print of a wooden stool, cushion and floor mat beside a striped blind, with calligraphy on the left.

Eight Views of the Genji Story: Still Life

Yashima Gakutei, 19th century

Woodblock print of a courtesan in patterned kimono beside a glowing lantern at night, with calligraphy.

Courtesan by a Lantern, “Fire,” from the series Five Elements for the Bunsai Poetry Group, a Guide to the Yoshiwara P…

Totoya Hokkei, ca. 1820

Woodblock print of a kneeling nobleman on a veranda gazing at a shuttered house beside water, with calligraphy at left.

Young Nobleman Looking Inside of a House

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of a warrior with a bow confronting a long-haired ghostly woman holding a fan under a full moon.

The Warrior Miura-no-suke Confronting the Court Lady Tamamo-no-mae as She Turns into an Evil Fox with Nine Tails

Yashima Gakutei, late 1820s

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono holding a wine-pot beside a New Year pine decoration and a small dog.

Young Woman Carrying a Wine-Pot for the New Year Ceremony

Katsukawa Shuntei, ca. 1815

Woodblock print of a black letter box with red tassels and a branch of plum blossoms, with Japanese calligraphy.

Letter-Box and Plum Blossoms

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

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 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

Woodblock print of a red shrine beneath a large pine tree, with a torii gate, stone lanterns and calligraphy.

Shrine Under a Big Pine Tree

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

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

Designs of Fans for Dance

Ishikawa Kazan, 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

Woodblock print of a seated red-haired deity on a rock receiving incense from a kneeling woman, with calligraphy beside them.

Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1: “Offering Incense to the Deity of the Stone” (Yōgōishi), from the seri…

Kubo Shunman, early to mid-1810s

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

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

Woodblock print of a white and grey cat with a red ribbon sitting on a patterned box, with Japanese calligraphy above.

Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1: “Books from Kanazawa Library” (Kanazawa Bunko) and “Foreign Cat of Shō…

Kubo Shunman, early to mid-1810s

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

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 straw, bamboo and clam shell objects with spiky green cutouts and Japanese calligraphy above.

Objects Representing the Ceremony of Exorcising Demons, One of the New Year Performances

Kubo Shunman, 19th century

Woodblock print of a dark iron kettle beside a folded patterned sash, with vertical calligraphy and red seals on pale paper.

Kettle and Sash

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