Perfuming a Robe as Visual Parody of the Four Accomplishments Possibly 1767

This *ukiyo-e* woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts two women in a domestic setting. The image, likely created around 1767, is a playful parody of the "Four Accomplishments" – the traditional skills of calligraphy, painting, playing the *koto* (a Japanese zither), and playing *go* (a board game). Instead of these skills, the women are shown perfuming a robe and playing *go*. The composition is characteristic of Harunobu's work, with its vibrant colors and delicate lines. This *chūban* (medium-sized print) showcases the artist's ability to capture the beauty and everyday life of Edo-period Japan.