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About this work

Three women stand in a row, each holding a different object—a fan, a scroll, a small box. Behind them, two men in robes watch, one pointing as if explaining something. This is a *surimono*, a kind of Japanese print made for special occasions, not for sale. The fine lines and soft colors were printed in layers, each one pressed by hand. The details—like the folds in the fabric or the patterns on the kimonos—show how carefully it was made. If you like this, look up *actors*—many of Kuniyasu’s prints show kabuki performers in everyday moments like this.