Spinning Wheel and Spools 19th century

"Spinning Wheel and Spools" is a 19th-century Japanese woodblock print by the artist Ryūryūkyo Shinsai (1799-1823). The work depicts a spinning wheel, spools of thread, a bowl, and a blossoming branch, all arranged in a still life composition. This print is part of the *surimono* genre, a type of fine-art print produced for special occasions in Japan. *Surimono* often featured subjects related to poetry, literature, and the natural world, making them valued items for collectors. The delicate brushwork and meticulous detail of Shinsai’s work exemplify the high artistic standards of *surimono* prints.