1808
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a rolled-up blue obi sash with gold trim, resting on a red cushion. A small wooden box sits beside it, tied with a cord. On the sash’s fabric are bright flowers, a rooster, and butterflies. The background is plain, but the text along the sides is packed with tiny handwritten characters. The rooster’s feathers are marked with fine lines, almost like stitches. This kind of detail was often used to show luxury items in Japanese prints. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
