{"product_id":"kettle-and-sash-sunayama-gosei","title":"Kettle and Sash - Sunayama Gosei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Sunayama Gosei, depicting a cast-iron kettle and a patterned sash with elegant calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Sunayama Gosei presents a quiet arrangement of two domestic objects: a cast-iron kettle and a folded textile sash. The composition adheres to the aesthetic principles of the Ukiyo-e tradition, where negative space is utilised to focus the viewer on the texture and form of the subjects. The kettle, rendered in a dark, muted tone, occupies the upper right quadrant, while the patterned sash sits below it, providing a contrast in both shape and surface detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print features calligraphic inscriptions in the upper left, which integrate the literary and visual arts. These characters provide context to the objects, suggesting a narrative of daily life or a specific cultural occasion. The sash displays a repeating geometric pattern, executed with precision, which balances the solid, organic form of the kettle. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft greys, muted purples, and subtle earth tones to maintain a sense of harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunayama Gosei was active during the early 19th century, a period when the production of surimono (privately commissioned prints) flourished. These works were often distributed among poetry circles and connoisseurs. The technical execution of this print demonstrates the skill of the carvers and printers who collaborated with the artist to achieve the delicate gradients and crisp lines visible in the textile patterns. The paper texture remains visible, adding a tactile quality to the final image. This work functions as a study of material culture, capturing the essence of everyday items through a refined, minimalist lens. It avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the relationship between the two objects to define the visual experience.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunayama Gosei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58755863347535,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58755871736143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58755871768911,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58755871801679,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58755871834447,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58755871867215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58755871899983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58755871932751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58755871965519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58755871998287,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58755872031055,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58755872063823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kettle-and-Sash_Poster_CompositorV1_1789204110688.jpg?v=1789204518","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/kettle-and-sash-sunayama-gosei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}