Hama-yumi and Buriburi-gitcho; Both Ceremonial Toys of Boys for the New Year 19th century

"Hama-yumi and Buriburi-gitcho; Both Ceremonial Toys of Boys for the New Year" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Ryūryūkyo Shinsai (1799-1823). The print depicts two traditional Japanese toys, a "hama-yumi" (beach bow) and a "buriburi-gitcho" (spinning top). The artist captures the delicate details of these toys, which were given to boys as gifts during the New Year celebrations. The print is a valuable example of ukiyo-e, the genre of woodblock prints that flourished in Edo-era Japan. The piece is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.