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The stone is draped in a textile featuring a geometric tortoiseshell pattern, known as kikkō, which is further decorated with floral motifs. The juxtaposition of the rugged, natural form of the stone with the precise, repetitive patterns of the fabric demonstrates the technical skill of the carvers and printers involved in the production of such luxury items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurimono prints frequently incorporated kyōka, or mad verse, which are the calligraphic inscriptions visible surrounding the central image. These poems often contain puns or allusions related to the imagery, adding a layer of intellectual engagement for the recipient. Eisen, a prolific artist known for his bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women), here displays his versatility in the realm of still life and symbolic design. The print reflects the cultural preoccupation with nature and celestial phenomena, presented through a lens of stylised abstraction. The muted colour palette, dominated by earthy tones and soft blues, maintains a sense of balance, allowing the viewer to focus on the interplay between the organic shape of the stone and the rigid geometry of the textile. This work provides a glimpse into the private artistic exchanges that flourished within the urban centres of nineteenth-century Japan.\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\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Keisai Eisen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455687954767,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455699521871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455699554639,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455699587407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455699620175,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455699652943,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455699685711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455699718479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455699751247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455699784015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455699816783,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455699849551,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Stone-of-Three-Lights_-Sun-Moon-and-Star_Poster_CompositorV1_1786247674344.jpg?v=1786489740","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/stone-of-three-lights-sun-moon-and-star-keisai-eisen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}