(Diorama on the theme of -Takasago-) c. 19th century

This 19th-century Japanese print by Kōbi is a “diorama” or small, three-dimensional scene, depicting a landscape with a small tree and figures. The print is an example of the *Takasago* genre, a popular subject in Japanese art. The artwork has an inscribed poem and calligraphy along with a small, red seal to the left of the scene. *Takasago* depicts the pine tree and the Japanese tale of the Takasago pine tree, symbolizing longevity and marital happiness.