Medicijndoosje (inrô), kraal (ojime) en gordelknoop (netsuke) 1823

This woodblock print by Ishikawa Utayama from 1823 depicts a Japanese inro, ojime, and netsuke. The inro, a small container used to hold medicine or other small items, is decorated with a design of a carp swimming in a stream. The ojime, a toggle used to secure the inro, is a simple blue sphere. The netsuke, a small carving used to secure the inro to the wearer's sash, is not visible in this image. The use of detailed brushwork and color in the print captures the delicate beauty of these traditional Japanese objects, and the inclusion of Japanese text adds a sense of authenticity and context. This is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship that went into creating these everyday objects. Keywords: woodblock print, inro, ojime, netsuke, Japanese art, Ishikawa Utayama.