Bachi (Plectrum) Used in Playing Shamisen 1800 - 1820

This woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, titled "Bachi (Plectrum) Used in Playing Shamisen," depicts a plectrum used in playing the shamisen, a traditional Japanese three-stringed instrument. The image shows the plectrum, a small, flat piece of wood, lying on a patterned cloth. The simple composition highlights the detail of the plectrum's shape and the delicate patterns of the cloth, revealing Shunman's mastery of woodblock printing techniques. This artwork offers insight into the world of Japanese musical instruments and the artistic traditions of the Edo period.