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The sheath features bold, black-ink patterns that contrast with the muted tones of the plum branch. The precision of the carving on the sheath suggests the influence of traditional craft aesthetics, while the overall arrangement reflects the refined sensibilities of the early twentieth-century Japanese print movement. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper left corner provides a poetic accompaniment to the visual elements, a common feature in surimono that integrates literature with the visual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates a mastery of woodblock techniques, particularly in the application of colour and the subtle gradation of ink. The paper texture is visible, adding a tactile quality to the image. Uematsu Tōshū, known for his contributions to the shin-hanga movement, here employs a minimalist approach that allows each element to occupy its own space within the frame. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the balance between the organic form of the plum and the geometric, patterned surface of the knife sheath. This print offers a glimpse into the sophisticated cultural practices of the period, where the appreciation of everyday objects was elevated through artistic representation.\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\/road-with-ox-cart-and-coolies-yoshida-hiroshi\" 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;\"\u003eRoad with Ox Cart and Coolies - Yoshida Hiroshi — Hiroshi Yoshida\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" 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;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uematsu Tōshū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58753215889743,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58753255407951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58753255440719,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58753255473487,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58753255506255,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58753255539023,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58753255571791,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58753255604559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58753255637327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58753255670095,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58753255702863,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58753255735631,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plum-Blossoms-Cut-Paper-and-a-Knife-in-Sheath_Poster_CompositorV1_1789170763022.jpg?v=1789172437","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/plum-blossoms-cut-paper-and-a-knife-in-sheath-uematsu-toshu","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}