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Editorial Frog under a willow, A frog in water under a willow. The allusion in this design is to the great calligrapher Ono no T?fu, also known as Michikaze (894-966). With three poems, amphibians, tailless: frog, Kubota Shunman (mentioned on object), Japan, c. ...
Editorial Ride to the temple, Woman with framed painting in hand on horseback with servant in a mountain landscape. The painting says 'Inari shrine of Masaki'. The six poems are all cut off, horse, Kubota Shunman (mentioned on object), Japan, 1813, paper, colour...
Editorial A mechanical doll, A mechanical doll (karakuri ningy?) with movable eyes and mouth, with two dolls of Chinese boys (karako) in his hands. These types of dolls were popular during the Edo period (1600-1868). With two poems., Kubota Shunman (mentioned on...
Editorial Common cranes on the water Three petals (series title) Sanbira no uchi (series title on object), Five cranes on the beach at the water's edge, a portion of their wings is indicated in blind pressure. This print is the first state on which the first poe...
Editorial A lacquered bowl, A black lacquered bowl filled with custard soup (chawan mushi), on a tray with chopsticks. With one poem, bowl, Kubota Shunman (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1810 - c. 1820, paper, colour woodcut, h 214 mm ? w 186 mm.
Editorial A lacquered bowl, A black lacquered bowl filled with custard soup (chawan mushi), on a tray with chopsticks. With one poem, bowl, Kubota Shunman (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1810 - c. 1820, paper, polishing, h 197 mm ? w 167 mm.
Editorial Binoculars, belt knot and sh?gi pieces, A still life of binoculars, belt knot (netsuke) decorated with a turtle and two pieces from the sh?gi game, a Japanese variant of chess. Binoculars were a special Western product at the time of this surimono. Wit...
Editorial White elephant, A white elephant, with a blanket lying on three pillows. This is a reference to the idea that stroking a statue of an ox lying on a pillow brings luck. With two poems, one about an ox that turns into an elephant, and one about a mouse a...
Editorial The D?guya antiquarian bookshop (title on object) Famous products from Edo (series title) Edo meibutsu (series title on object), Two scroll paintings on a Chinese lacquer display tray. Both paintings have identical mounts with an ivy leaf pattern. The ...
Editorial The origin of cockfights Niwatori aigen (title on object) The history of Kamakura (series title) Kamakurashi (series title on object), A white dog with a rooster. The history of Kamakura (Kamakurashi) was a historical guide to the ancient Japanese capi...
Editorial The book trolley, A gold lacquered book trolley with several series of books. The two pull ropes are on the floor. With one poem, book, Kubota Shunman (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1800 - c. 1809, paper, colour woodcut, h 135 mm ? w 183 mm.
Editorial Rocks, waves and the rising moon The Tosa diary for the poets Sh?f?dai, Hisakataya and Bunbunsha (series title) Sh?f?dai Hisakataya Bunbunsha Tosa nikki (series title on object), A rising moon behind waves that the splashing rocks. This image is based ...
Editorial Lobster with shells, A lobster with a few shells. The most famous lobster comes from the Ise province and are therefore called Ise lobsters. This reference is also made in the poem: The Ise lobster has the color of a red morning mist rising from the wi...
Editorial Color Intersection M-II. Shigeko Kubota (Japanese, 1947-2015); Japan. Date: 1997. Dimensions: 109.5 x 40.1 cm (43 1/8 x 15 3/8 in.). Linen and sisal, resist dyed, plain weave; folded; twisted; mounted to Plexiglas. Origin: Japan.
Editorial The Wonsan detachment under Major ōsako massacres the White Horse Unit at Haeju . ōsako Genzan Shitai Kaishū Hakubatai ōsatsu no zu. 1894. Source: 16126.d.2 (3). Language: Japanese.
Editorial Japanese print depicting Sino-Japanese war [Long Live the Great Japanese Empire! The Victorious attach of the Japanese army on Songhwan]. In this scene of the attack on Songhwan near Seoul, journalists can be seen hiding among the trees. The war artis...
Editorial The Mixed Brigade under Major-General ōshima attacks a bridgehead . ōshima konsei ryodangun kyōtōho kōgeki no zu. 1894. Source: 16126.d.2 (4). Language: Japanese.