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Beside her hangs a decorative New Year pull toy, rendered with attention to its patterned surface and miniature landscape imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints were often produced for special occasions, such as the New Year, and were exchanged among friends and poetry circles. The paper quality and printing techniques, including the use of metallic pigments and embossing, distinguish these works from mass-produced commercial prints of the era. The woman's kimono displays a subtle, repeating pattern, while the pull toy provides a secondary focus, balancing the figure. The inclusion of text, integrated into the upper portion of the print, reflects the cultural practice of combining visual art with classical or contemporary verse. Hokkei's work here captures a quiet, domestic moment, typical of the refined aesthetic favoured by the patrons of these exclusive prints. The muted palette and clean lines are characteristic of the surimono style, which prioritised artistic experimentation and high-quality materials. This print offers a glimpse into the private artistic exchanges that defined the social life of the Edo urban elite.\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\/collected-thirty-six-kyoka-poets-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;\"\u003eCollected Thirty-six Kyōka Poets - Totoya Hokkei by Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/belt-and-fan-on-a-piece-of-cloth-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;\"\u003eBelt and Fan on a Piece of Cloth by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/totoya-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;\"\u003eTotoya Hokkei artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Totoya Hokkei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461987205455,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462002311503,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462002344271,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462002377039,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462002409807,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462002442575,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462002475343,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462002508111,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462002540879,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462002573647,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462002606415,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462002639183,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-with-book-sitting-next-to-a-New-Year-pull-toy_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113171034.jpg?v=1794357852","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/woman-with-book-sitting-next-to-a-new-year-pull-toy-totoya-hokkei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}