Large Lacquer Sake Cup Reading "Full House" 1794

This 1794 woodblock print by Kubo Shunman depicts a large lacquer sake cup, with the kanji character for "full" written across the face of the cup. The image is a visual pun, as "full" also refers to a winning hand in the game of "hanafuda," a traditional Japanese card game. This print is one of many by Shunman that depict the pleasurable aspects of Japanese culture. The use of black ink with accents of yellow and brown emphasizes the intricate details of the cup and surrounding objects.