- Yoshino Bina (Yoshino Hina Dolls) - Matazo Kayama ” and dated ’74 in

” and dated ’74 in pencil by the artist in the bottom margin

"Osaka Meisho" (Famous Places of Osaka)

This print illustrates mother and daughter viewing cherry blossoms

Print size: 10 and 7/8 inches by 15 and 3/4 inches (27

Sheet number: 17/40

- Yoshino Bina (Yoshino Hina Dolls) - Matazo Kayama ” and dated ’74 inThe small format woodblock print Yoshino Bina (Yoshino Hina Dolls) is by Sumio Kawakami. Yoshino Hina Dolls are traditional dolls named after the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, a celebrated area known for cherry blossom viewing. According to tradition, these dolls originated during the Nara period, when Emperor Tenmu visited his villa in Yoshino. Dolls carved from cherry wood were presented as gifts by powerful local families, and over time the