Nakaya Long Cigar Karasu Kite and CrowThe winter scene depicted in the motif of the Nakaya Long Cigar Karasu Kite and Crow is representative of the work of Edo period poet and painter Yosana Buso. Nakaya Maki e artists have used this inspiration to achieve a stunning and evocative design. Similar to Tame Sukashi and often used in conjuction with it, Yakou Maki e involves creating a painted motif under layers of clear smooth Urushi lacquer. In Yakou Maki e, however, the motif itself is