“Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy” and “Patterned Leather,” from the series Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke Meibutsu kawa, inrō, netsuke) From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2 1810s

This woodblock print from the 1810s by Japanese artist Kubo Shunman, part of his *Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke* series, showcases a detailed depiction of elaborately decorated leather. The print depicts two sections of leather – one featuring a patterned design and the other a close-up of a "Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy". The latter features an intricate design of a Chinese boy amidst leafy branches and stylized floral motifs, highlighting the craftsmanship and artistry of Japanese leatherwork during the Edo period.