{"product_id":"fans-decorated-with-motifs-of-the-three-auspicious-dreams-of-the-new-year-totoya-hokkei","title":"Fans decorated with motifs of the three auspicious dreams of the New Year - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, featuring traditional Japanese New Year symbols of luck: Mount Fuji, a hawk, and eggplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei belongs to the genre of surimono, which were privately commissioned works often exchanged among poets and artists during the New Year. The composition features two distinct fan shapes, each carrying symbolic imagery related to the Japanese tradition of the three auspicious dreams: Mount Fuji, a hawk, and an eggplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper fan displays a stylised representation of Mount Fuji, rendered with muted tones that suggest the peak rising above clouds. Below this, an oval fan depicts a hawk perched upon a branch, surrounded by delicate blossoms. To the left, a partially visible folding fan is decorated with small, rounded eggplants. These three subjects, known as 'ichi-fuji, ni-taka, san-nasubi', are considered lucky omens if seen in one's first dream of the New Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, demonstrates his technical skill through the refined application of colour and the precise registration of the woodblocks. The print includes calligraphic inscriptions that provide context for the imagery, linking the visual motifs to the seasonal celebration. The use of negative space and the balanced arrangement of the fans reflect the aesthetic priorities of the Edo period, where subtle symbolism and poetic allusion were highly valued in private art commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a surimono, this piece was produced with high-quality paper and pigments, often including metallic dust or embossing, which distinguishes it from mass-produced commercial prints of the era. The work functions as both a visual object and a cultural artefact, capturing the specific customs and artistic sensibilities of early 19th-century Japan. Its preservation allows for an examination of the collaborative nature of surimono production, where the artist, poet, and publisher worked in close coordination to create a refined gift for a discerning audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/gold-fish-in-a-glass-bottle-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGold-Fish in a Glass Bottle by Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/pair-of-kadomatsu-pine-decorations-kubo-shunman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePair of Kadomatsu (pine decorations) by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHokkei prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462006276431,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462015025487,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462015058255,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462015091023,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462015123791,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462015156559,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462015189327,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462015222095,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462015254863,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462015287631,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462015320399,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fans-decorated-with-motifs-of-the-three-auspicious-dreams-of-the-New-Year_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113202045.jpg?v=1794358040","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/fans-decorated-with-motifs-of-the-three-auspicious-dreams-of-the-new-year-totoya-hokkei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}