Huang Xiang (ô Kô) Cooling the Hot Iron 

"Huang Xiang (ô Kô) Cooling the Hot Iron" is a ukiyo-e woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Toyota Hokkei (1780-1850). The print depicts a woman using a large fan to cool a pot of hot iron, possibly a reference to the Chinese legend of Huang Xiang, who famously used his body to warm his sick father. Hokkei’s signature style, known for its fine lines and vibrant colors, creates a visually arresting scene. The print's subject matter and style are characteristic of the late Edo period (1603-1868) when ukiyo-e prints flourished in Japan.