Acrobats Beneath Cherry Trees: Spinning Tops and Balancing

Colorful Japanese woodblock print. The scene depicts a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing. The top portion shows three acrobats balancing; one walks on a tightrope wearing a striped kimono and holding a parasol; one balances on the acrobat's parasol; and another balances on the first acrobat's head. The background behind them features pink cherry blossoms against a beige backdrop; three vertical red banners with Japanese characters are along the beige area. The bottom portion shows two men sitting on a green area; one man holds a tray; the other balances a tray on his head. The seated men wear traditional Japanese clothing. Tightrope and parasol have yellow and black stripes; the balancing parasol is red, orange and black.