Colour woodblock print, ukiyo-e

Print in album of 100 prints from the series Hyaku-nin isshu esho (pictorial extracts from the hundred poets). The Title and text appear on a scroll, and the print is signed Toyokun II changing name from Kunisada. Published by Sano-ya kihei.

This print shows a girl seated at her writing table mixing ink in preparation to writing on a set of poem cards. A koto is placed on a table behind her. The poet, no 28, Minamoto no Muneyuki Ason and poem is shown on a playing card.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-284-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1887.745
Date:	1844 19th century
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What:	Book / sheet / roll / drawing / collection
Subject:	Prints
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Where:	Japan
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Description:	Collection of one hundred and sixteen books, five hundred sheets, twenty nine rolls, and two drawings, printed in colours: Japan, 19th century
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