Specialities of Bizen Province 19th century

"Specialities of Bizen Province" (19th century) by Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868) is a ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting various regional delicacies of Bizen Province, Japan. The print features a bottle of plum wine, a bowl of pickled plums, and a branch of plum blossoms. The detailed and vibrant colors used in the print are characteristic of ukiyo-e, a style popular in Edo-period Japan. The artwork exemplifies the importance of traditional Japanese food culture, as seen in the focus on local specialties and the intricate depictions of the food items. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this piece in its collection.