{"product_id":"books-and-cards-reisai-1","title":"Books and Cards - Reisai","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Japanese surimono woodblock print by Reisai, depicting a stack of books and illustrated cards with delicate floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by the artist Reisai belongs to the genre of surimono, a form of privately commissioned, limited-edition print often exchanged among members of poetry circles during the Edo period. Unlike commercial prints produced for the mass market, surimono were crafted with high-quality materials, including metallic pigments and embossing, to demonstrate the refined taste of the patron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a stack of books bound in a decorative textile cover, accompanied by two cards. The textile pattern on the book cover features stylised floral motifs in shades of blue, gold, and muted red. One card leans against the books, displaying a delicate illustration of a plum branch, while the other lies flat, showing a small basket and a bird. The inclusion of calligraphy to the left of the objects suggests a connection to a specific poem or literary gathering, as was common in this format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReisai employs a clean, balanced arrangement that draws attention to the texture of the paper and the precision of the woodblock carving. The palette remains restrained, relying on the interplay between the cool blue tones of the book cover and the neutral background. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to render varied surfaces, from the woven appearance of the fabric to the smooth, flat surface of the cards. This work provides a glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetic culture of nineteenth-century Japan, where everyday objects were elevated through artistic representation and poetic association.\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\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shibata Zeshin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58785368113487,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58785374372175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58785374404943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58785374437711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58785374470479,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58785374503247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58785374536015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58785374568783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58785374601551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58785374634319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58785374667087,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58785374699855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Books-and-Cards_Poster_CompositorV1_1789429488289.jpg?v=1789430245","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/books-and-cards-reisai-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}