{"product_id":"court-lady-sitting-beside-hanging-incense-burner-totoya-hokkei","title":"Court lady sitting beside hanging incense burner - Totoya Hokkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei, depicting a court lady beside an incense burner, characteristic of the surimono tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Totoya Hokkei is a fine example of a surimono, a privately commissioned print often distributed among poetry circles. Hokkei, a student of Katsushika Hokusai, adopted a refined approach to composition and colour. The work depicts a court lady in a moment of quiet contemplation, positioned beside a suspended incense burner. Her posture is relaxed, with her long, dark hair flowing behind her, creating a sense of stillness. The artist uses a restrained palette, allowing the deep red of the lady's robes to provide a visual anchor against the neutral background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of calligraphy in the upper right quadrant is characteristic of the surimono format. These poems were typically composed by members of literary clubs, linking the visual imagery to specific seasonal or thematic references. The incense burner, rendered with metallic pigments, adds a decorative element that balances the simplicity of the figure. Hokkei demonstrates his technical skill through the precise lines of the lady's garments and the delicate rendering of her features. The print avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the harmony between the figure and the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints were produced with higher quality materials than standard commercial prints, often featuring embossing or metallic dust. This piece reflects the aesthetic preferences of the Edo period, where subtle details and literary associations were highly valued. The composition is balanced, with the hanging burner providing a vertical counterpoint to the seated figure. The work remains a clear representation of the technical and artistic standards maintained by Hokkei during his career as a printmaker.\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=\"\/products\/ono-no-tofu-standing-on-the-bank-of-a-stream-and-watching-a-frog-leap-to-catch-a-willow-branch-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;\"\u003eOno no Tofu Standing on the Bank of a Stream and Watching a Frog Leap to Catch a Willow Branch by Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/courtesan-usugumo-yashima-gakutei\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan Usugumo by Yashima Gakutei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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;\"\u003eMore by Hokkei →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461987008847,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461999427919,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461999460687,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461999493455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461999526223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461999558991,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461999591759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461999624527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461999657295,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461999690063,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461999722831,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461999755599,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Court-lady-sitting-beside-hanging-incense-burner_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113133859.jpg?v=1794357829","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/court-lady-sitting-beside-hanging-incense-burner-totoya-hokkei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}