Cake Bowl with Yokan (Bean Jelly); Specialities of Yatsuhashiya in Sagacho, Fukagawa 19th century

This 19th-century Japanese woodblock print by Hokucho Joren depicts a bowl of "yokan" (bean jelly) from a famous confectionery shop in Fukagawa, Tokyo. The artist uses bold lines and vibrant colors to create a detailed and realistic depiction of the sweets, the bowl, and the knife used to cut them. The text accompanying the image provides additional information about the confectionery shop, including its location and the variety of sweets sold. This artwork is a valuable record of a popular Japanese tradition and offers a glimpse into everyday life in 19th-century Japan.