Surimono Collection

A Group of Young Women Entering the Garden of a Horticulturist, Japan, n. d
A Group of Young Women Entering the Garden of a Horticulturist, Japan, n.d

Portrait of a Rabbit, 1867. Creator: Yabu Chosui
Portrait of a Rabbit, 1867

The Monkey King Songoku, from the Chinese novel Journey to the West, probably 1824

Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products... 1890-1895. Creator: Totoya Hokkei)
Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products of the provinces), 1890-1895

Cock Eyeing a Free-standing Screen Painted with Cock, Hen, and Chicks, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jo), vol. 1, probably 1813

A Poet and Mount Fuji From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 3, ca. 1820s

New Year Greeting Card for "Rat"Year, 1828. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
New Year Greeting Card for " Rat" Year, 1828

Utensils for the Incense Ceremony, Incense Master(Kogiki)
Utensils for the Incense Ceremony, " Incense Master" (Kogiki), from the series An Array of Artisans, ca. 1810s

Woman by a Plum Tree Matched with the Wisteria Maiden... c. early 1830s. Creator
Woman by a Plum Tree Matched with the Wisteria Maiden (from a series of women compared to figures from Otsu paintings), c. early 1830s

Beauty in a Boat during a Rainstorm, c1804. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Beauty in a Boat during a Rainstorm, c1804

Court Lovers Exchanging Poems, c1811. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Court Lovers Exchanging Poems, c1811

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro III at Umemoto Teahouse, c1825. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro III at Umemoto Teahouse, c1825

Poetry Game Cards from the One Hundred Poems, 1833. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Poetry Game Cards from the One Hundred Poems, 1833

Kyogen Scene, 19th century. Creator: Yokoyama Kazan
Kyogen Scene, 19th century

Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830

Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. From Three Instruments (Sankyoku)

Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei
Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830

Roku: Prosperity; Ding Gu Dreaming of a Pine Tree, c1824. Creator: Gakutei
Roku: Prosperity; Ding Gu Dreaming of a Pine Tree, c1824. From Fukurokuju, "Happiness, Prosperity, and Longevity"

Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century

Geisha Tuning a Samisen, c1835. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu II
Geisha Tuning a Samisen, c1835. "Hand-Made" Flower Arrangement. From Flower Matching Contest, number 4

Miura no Osuke, c1828. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu
Miura no Osuke, c1828. From Long Life

New Years Gift (image 3 of 3), Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
New Years Gift (image 3 of 3), Late 18th-early 19th century

Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Ushiwaka Playing a Flute, c1830

Landscape with Village, c1850s. Creator: Tanaka Shutei
Landscape with Village, c1850s

Woman Making Rabbit Shadow for Small Boy, 1807. Creator: Shinsai
Woman Making Rabbit Shadow for Small Boy, 1807

Unloading Bonito for Market, between circa 1802 and circa 1804. Creator: Hokusai
Unloading Bonito for Market, between circa 1802 and circa 1804

Still Life with Bonsai, Suiseki, and Stroking Ox, 1829. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Still Life with Bonsai, Suiseki, and Stroking Ox, 1829

Courtesan with Kamuro and Small Boy, c1830. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Courtesan with Kamuro and Small Boy, c1830

Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Still Life with Origami, 1820s-30s

Abalone, 1821. Creator: Hokusai
Abalone, 1821. From Shells for Genroku Poems (36 surimono)

The Story of Minamoto Tametomo, between circa 1805 and circa 1810. Creator: Hokusai
The Story of Minamoto Tametomo, between circa 1805 and circa 1810

A turner and his assistant, from the series "Thirty-six Poets as Craftsmen...", Japan, 1802
A turner and his assistant, from the series "Thirty-six Poets as Craftsmen (Shokunin sanjurokuban)", Japan, 1802

Frontispiece to the illustrated album "Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets" ("Nishikizuri... 1801)
Frontispiece to the illustrated album "Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets" ("Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen"), Japan, 1801

The Marsh Where the Snipe Takes Flight (Shigi tatsu sawa), from the series "Three... Japan, n.d. Creator: Hokusai
The Marsh Where the Snipe Takes Flight (Shigi tatsu sawa), from the series "Three Evening Poems (Sanseki no uchi)", Japan, n.d

Maples at Kaianji Temple (Kaianji koyo), from an untitled series of famous views of the...c1839/40
Maples at Kaianji Temple (Kaianji koyo), from an untitled series of famous views of the Edo suburbs, c. 1839/40

The Proper Way of Drinking New Year's Sake (Toso no miki namesomuru tei), from the ser... c. 1807. Creator: Shunsho
The Proper Way of Drinking New Year's Sake (Toso no miki namesomuru tei), from the series "Teaching Manners According to the Colors of the Spring (Shunshoku shitsukekata)", Japan, c

Sima Guang and Shibata Katsuie, from the series "Five Sibling Pictures of China and Japan... 1821
Sima Guang and Shibata Katsuie, from the series "Five Sibling Pictures of China and Japan for the Zakurogaki Group (Zakurogaki-ren goban no uchi wakan e-kyodai)", Japan, 1821

Making Bamboo Blinds, illustration for The Bamboo-Blind Shell (Sudare-gai), from the serie... 1821. Creator: Hokusai
Making Bamboo Blinds, illustration for The Bamboo-Blind Shell (Sudare-gai), from the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)", Japan, 1821

Recycling Paper, illustration for The Fulling-block Shell (Kinuta gai), from the series "A... 1821
Recycling Paper, illustration for The Fulling-block Shell (Kinuta gai), from the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)", Japan, 1821

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

The actors Iwai Hanshiro VI, Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Kintoki, and Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1833. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actors Iwai Hanshiro VI, Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Kintoki, and Ichikawa Ebizo V as the woodcutter Nekko no Yokizo, 1833

Salt Beach at Gyotoku (Gyotoku shiohama no zu), from an untitled series of famous... c. 1839/40
Salt Beach at Gyotoku (Gyotoku shiohama no zu), from an untitled series of famous views of the Edo suburbs, c. 1839/40

Morning Snow at Susaki (Susaki yuki no asa), from the series "Thirteen Views of the... c. 1837/44
Morning Snow at Susaki (Susaki yuki no asa), from the series "Thirteen Views of the Environs of Edo", c. 1837/44

Mouth of the Naka River (Nakagawa guchi no zu), from an untitled series of famous...c. 1839/40. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mouth of the Naka River (Nakagawa guchi no zu), from an untitled series of famous views of the Edo suburbs, c. 1839/40

Seaweed, portable writing case, and plum branch, no. 5 from the series "The Rabbit's... 1819
Seaweed, portable writing case, and plum branch, no. 5 from the series "The Rabbit's Boastful Exploits (Usagi tegarabanashi)", 1819

Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series "Eight Views... c. 1766
Returning Sails of the Towel Rack (Tenugui-kake no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei)", c. 1766

Visitors to Enoshima, from the album "Mountains of the Four Quarters...", Japan, early 19th century
Visitors to Enoshima, from the album "Mountains of the Four Quarters (Yomo no yama)", Japan, early 19th century

Minister Hong bows to the Heavenly Teacher, c 1890 reprint. Creator: Watanabe Kazan
Minister Hong bows to the Heavenly Teacher, c 1890 reprint

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s

Ju, "Longevity"; The Immortal Wo Quan's Present of Pine Branches to the Emperor Yao, 19th century. Series: Fukurokuju, Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity

Malted Beans and Clams on a Red Tray. Creator: Hoyu
Malted Beans and Clams on a Red Tray

Screen and Miscellaneous New Year Presents, 19th century. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Screen and Miscellaneous New Year Presents, 19th century

Designs of Fans for Dance, 19th century. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Designs of Fans for Dance, 19th century

Doran (Square Leather Box Used as an Inro) with a Watch as a Netsuke From the Spr... probably 1817
Doran (Square Leather Box Used as an Inro) with a Watch as a Netsuke From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 3, probably 1817

Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series "The Four Friends of the Writ... c. 1827
Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series " The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)", c. 1827

The Filial Son of Yoro from the Ten Moral Lessons (Yoro koshi, Jikkinsho), from the... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei
The Filial Son of Yoro from the Ten Moral Lessons (Yoro koshi, Jikkinsho), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)

Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsu... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsuroku), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Filial Child from Shinano Province from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Shinano... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
The Filial Child from Shinano Province from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Shinano koji, Shasekishu), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Filial Son of Kamakura from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Kamakura koshi, Shase... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
The Filial Son of Kamakura from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Kamakura koshi, Shasekishu), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

Komatsu Shigemori from the Tales of Heike (Komatsu Shigemori, Heike monogatari), from... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei
Komatsu Shigemori from the Tales of Heike (Komatsu Shigemori, Heike monogatari), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)

Brush: Lady Wei (Fude: Ei fujin), from the series "The Four Friends of the Writing Table... c.1827
Brush: Lady Wei (Fude: Ei fujin), from the series " The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)", c. 1827

The Ten Great Disciples of Confucius (Komon jittetsu), from the series "A Set of Ten Fa... c. 1828
The Ten Great Disciples of Confucius (Komon jittetsu), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

Kibi ehime from the Chronicles of Japan (Kibi ehime, Nihongi), from the series "Twenty-... c. 1821
Kibi ehime from the Chronicles of Japan (Kibi ehime, Nihongi), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)", c. 1821

Satsuma no Fukuyorime from the Veritable Records of Emperor Montoku (Satsuma no Fukuyor... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
Satsuma no Fukuyorime from the Veritable Records of Emperor Montoku (Satsuma no Fukuyorime, Montoku jitsuroku), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho

Monkey: Koshindo Hall at Takanawa (Saru, Takanawa Koshindo), from the series "Famous... c. 1827. Creator: Gakutei
Monkey: Koshindo Hall at Takanawa (Saru, Takanawa Koshindo), from the series " Famous Places in Edo Compared to the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac for the Ichiyo Circle

Dongfang Shuo (Tohosaku), from the series "Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by... c. 1821 / 22. Creator: Gakutei
Dongfang Shuo (Tohosaku), from the series " Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesans - A Series of Seven (Keisei mitate ressenden, nanaban no uchi)", c. 1821/22

Liu Haichan (Gamma), from the series "Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesa... c. 1821 / 22
Liu Haichan (Gamma), from the series " Lives of Taoist Immortals Parodied by Courtesans - A Series of Seven (Keisei mitate ressenden, nanaban no uchi)", c. 1821/22

The Yang Guifei Cherry Tree (Yokihisakura), from the series "Cherry Trees for the... c. 1821 / 22
The Yang Guifei Cherry Tree (Yokihisakura), from the series " Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika sakuratsukushi)", c. 1821/22

Honma no Suketada from the Chronicles of Grand Peace (Honma no Suketada, Taiheiki)... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei
Honma no Suketada from the Chronicles of Grand Peace (Honma no Suketada, Taiheiki), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Chikurin shichiken), from the series "A Set of Ten... c. 1828
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Chikurin shichiken), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

The Nine Old Men of Mount Xiang (Kozan kyuro), from the series "A Set of Ten Famous Num... c. 1828
The Nine Old Men of Mount Xiang (Kozan kyuro), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

Two Princesses of the River (Kohi nijo), from the series "A Set of Ten Famous Numbers... c. 1828. Creator: Gakutei
Two Princesses of the River (Kohi nijo), from the series " A Set of Ten Famous Numbers for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren meisu juban)", c. 1828

Saishin, from the series "Fashionable Women as the One Hundred and Eight Heroes of... c. 1828 / 30
Saishin, from the series " Fashionable Women as the One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Water Margin (Fuzoku onna Suikoden, ippyakuhachinin no uchi)", c. 1828/30

Oteiroku, from the series "Fashionable Women as the One Hundred and Eight Heroes... c. 1828 / 30
Oteiroku, from the series " Fashionable Women as the One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Water Margin (Fuzoku onna Suikoden, ippyakuhachinin no uchi)", c. 1828/30

No. 7: Votive paintings of Six Immortal poets, flying geese, and a pagoda made of... c. 1810 s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
No. 7: Votive paintings of Six Immortal poets, flying geese, and a pagoda made of coins, from the series " Seven Pictures for the Hisakataya (Hisakataya shichiban no uchi)", Japan, c. 1810 s

A Court Lady as Daikoku, from the series "Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune... c. 1820
A Court Lady as Daikoku, from the series " Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune for the Hanagasa Poetry Club (Hanagasaren shichifukujin)", Japan, c. 1820

A Woman as Ebisu, from the series "Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune for the... c. 1820
A Woman as Ebisu, from the series " Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune for the Hanagasa Poetry Club (Hanagasaren shichifukujin)", Japan, c. 1820

Two Young Attendants on New Years Day from the series "Seven Women as the Gods of Good... c. 1820
Two Young Attendants on New Years Day from the series " Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune for the Hanagasa Poetry Club (Hanagasaren shichifukujin)", Japan, c. 1820

Marigold (Kinsenka) and Rashomon Flowers, from the series "Collection of Plants for the... 1810s
Marigold (Kinsenka) and Rashomon Flowers, from the series " Collection of Plants for the Kasumi Poetry Circle (Kasumi-ren somoku awase)", Japan, 1810s

Cock, Hen, and Rising Sun, from the series "Seven Bird-and-flower Prints for the Fuyo... c. 1810
Cock, Hen, and Rising Sun, from the series " Seven Bird-and-flower Prints for the Fuyo Circle of Kanuma in Shimotsuke Province (Yamagawa Shimotsuke Kanuma Fuyo-ren kacho nanaban tsuzuki no uchi)

Pine Trees, from the series "Tosa Diary for the Shofudai, Hisakataya, and Bu... early 19th century
Pine Trees, from the series " Tosa Diary for the Shofudai, Hisakataya, and Bunbunsha (Shofudai Hisakataya Bunbunsha Tosa nikki)", Japan, early 19th century

Second Illustration of Calligraphy and Painting Party on the Upper Floor of the Manpachiro... 1827
Second Illustration of Calligraphy and Painting Party on the Upper Floor of the Manpachiro Restaurant (Manpachiro jo shoga kaiseki no zu, onajiku sono ni), 1827

Ichikawa Danjuro's costume for Shibaraku, from the series "Acting Skills of the Ichi... c. 1818/24
Ichikawa Danjuro's costume for Shibaraku, from the series "Acting Skills of the Ichikawa Family, A Set of Three (Mimasuke no gei, sanban tsuzuki)", c. 1818/24

Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Kose no Omi (Kose no Omi ga Taketori monogatari), from... c. 1804 / 18
Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Kose no Omi (Kose no Omi ga Taketori monogatari), from the series " A Picture Contest for the Sono Poetry Circle (Sono-ren e-awase)", Japan, c. 1804/18

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Surimono, a term that translates to "printed things, " refers to a unique form of Japanese woodblock prints that emerged during the Edo period. These exquisite artworks were not meant for commercial purposes but rather served as private and exclusive gifts or keepsakes among the elite. One captivating example is the portrait of a Rabbit by Yabu Chosui in 1867. With delicate brushwork and intricate details, this surimono captures the charm and playfulness of its subject, showcasing the artist's skillful execution. Another notable piece is The Monkey King Songoku from the Chinese novel Journey to the West, created around 1824. This surimono depicts an iconic character known for his mischievous nature and extraordinary powers, bringing elements of fantasy into this art form. In Cock Eyeing a Free-standing Screen Painted with Cock, Hen, and Chicks from Springtime collection, we witness both humor and beauty combined effortlessly on paper. This delightful composition showcases vibrant colors while portraying various aspects of nature through depictions of roosters and hens. A Poet and Mount Fuji From the Spring Rain Collection takes us on a journey through time with its depiction of Japan's most revered mountain alongside an elegant poet. Created in the 1820s by an unknown artist, this surimono exemplifies harmony between man-made structures like pagodas and natural landscapes such as cherry blossoms. New Year Greeting Card for "Rat" Year by Yanagawa Shigenobu in 1828 celebrates zodiac symbolism with meticulous craftsmanship. The rat symbolizes intelligence and resourcefulness according to Chinese astrology; thus, this artwork conveys good wishes for prosperity in the coming year. Utensils for Incense Ceremony provides insight into traditional Japanese customs surrounding incense appreciation. Crafted by an incense master named Kogiki during an undisclosed date within history's annals; these utensils embody the elegance and precision required for this ancient ritual.