Sacred Wine Bottles and Yema (Sacred Picture for Dedication in the Temple) 1813

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1813, depicts a rooster and chicks inside a cage and two sake bottles adorned with patterned paper, resting on a small table. The artist's signature appears in the lower right corner. The "Sacred Wine Bottles and Yema" (or "Sacred Picture for Dedication in the Temple") highlights Hokusai's artistic versatility, extending beyond his famous landscapes. The image reflects the symbolic significance of roosters in Japanese culture, representing vitality and good luck.