Spectacles on a Scroll 1823

"Spectacles on a Scroll" is a Japanese woodblock print from 1823 by the artist Totoya Hokkei. This work is a *surimono*, a type of print made for private commissions, often incorporating poetry or literary allusions. The print depicts a scroll unfurling to reveal a scenic landscape, with a pair of spectacles resting on the scroll's surface. The detailed and delicate style is characteristic of the *ukiyo-e* movement, which thrived in Edo-era Japan. This *surimono*, now in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the appreciation for art and literature that was prevalent during this period.