Pressing board 19th century

This 19th-century "Pressing Board" by Sadahiko Tabata, a Japanese artist, is a woodblock print that showcases a delicate floral pattern with butterflies. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The intricate design features chrysanthemums and other botanical motifs carved into the wooden block, demonstrating the skillful craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail in Japanese woodblock printing. This pressing board would have been used to create patterns on textiles, highlighting the historical significance of the artwork within the realm of Japanese textile design.