Rivierkreeft met sake kommetje 1823

This 1823 artwork, *Rivierkreeft met sake kommetje* (Crayfish with Sake Bowl) by Japanese artist Sakuragawa Jihinari (1761-1837), exemplifies the *suki-e* style, a highly detailed and delicate form of Japanese painting. The painting depicts a crayfish with a delicate sake bowl, rendered with masterful precision in shades of brown, pink, and green. The text is written in Japanese, possibly a poem or verse accompanying the image. *Rivierkreeft met sake kommetje* reflects Jihinari's skill in capturing the natural world and conveying its beauty in a minimalist, refined style.