Lobster, Hamayumi (Ceremonial Miniature Bow) with Arrows and Fans
18th–19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
5 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. (13.3 x 20 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture
Japan
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
JP2221
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late Edo period (18th19th century), Japanese artist Kubo Shunman this charming *surimono*—a luxurious, privately commissioned woodblock print often produced for New Year's greetings or. Measuring just 5¼ × 7⅞ inches, this intimate work in ink and color on paper exemplifies refined techniques of ukiyo-emaking, where intricate carving and precise color layering brought ephemeral scenes to life. Shun, a versatile master known for his poetic and playful compositions, elevated surimono with subtle embossing and vibrant hues, making them coveted keepsakes among the literati. At the heart of ...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820