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Traditional Japanese Scenes

Vibrant woodblock prints illustrating cherry blossoms, women in traditional attire, and serene landscapes, capturing the essence of Japanese culture and festivities.

Events Throughout the Twelve Months of the Year, late 17th - early 18th century, Tosa School, Japanese, active early 15th - 19th century, 9 3/4 in. (24.77 cm), Ink, color, and gofun on paper, Japan, Nikuhitsu ukiyo-e, This handscroll depicts scenes associated with each of the twelve months. The first scene, shown on the right, shows a pair of traveling entertainers who go door to door at New Years. Their lively dance to the accompaniment of the tsutsumi, a small drum held on the shoulder, was filled with exaggerated gestures and light hearted puns, to the great amusement of the townspeople. Their occasional exclamations of 'Mansai! Mansai!' (Long Life! Long Life!) were felicitous wishes for a healthy and prosperous year.
Events Throughout the Twelve Months of the Year, late 17th - early 18th century, Tosa School, Japanese, active early 15th - 19th century, 9 3/4 in. (24.77 cm), Ink, color, and gofun on paper, Japan, Nikuhitsu ukiyo-e, This handscroll depicts scenes associated with each of the twelve months. The first scene, shown on the right, shows a pair of traveling entertainers who go door to door at New Years. Their lively dance to the accompaniment of the tsutsumi, a small drum held on the shoulder, was filled with exaggerated gestures and light hearted puns, to the great amusement of the townspeople. Their occasional exclamations of 'Mansai! Mansai!' (Long Life! Long Life!) were felicitous wishes for a healthy and prosperous year.