New Year Greeting Card for "Rat" Year 1828

This ukiyo-e print, created by Yanagawa Shigenobu in 1828, is a charming New Year's greeting card celebrating the year of the rat. It features a woman in traditional Japanese dress offering a plate of delicacies to a rat perched on a box. The intricate details of her kimono and the delicate brushstrokes of the rice stalks create a sense of elegance and festivity. The work is a prime example of Shigenobu's skill in capturing the beauty of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. The print is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.