Japanese woodblock print titled Playing the Koto Nagoya Woman of the Koka Era by Mizuno Toshikata, part of the Thirty-six Selected Beauties series. This series highlights the elegance and daily lives of women from various historical periods and backgrounds. The piece depicts a graceful woman from Nagoya during the Koka era (1844-1848) playing the koto, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, in a serene and refined setting. Mizuno Toshikata (1866-1908) was a renowned artist of the Meiji era, celebrated for his expertise in ukiyo-e and his ability to capture the beauty and poise of women in his works. Foxing and backing are present. Dimensions are 9 3/4 inches wide by 14 inches high.