Pair of Kadomatsu (pine decorations)
1797
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Image: 4 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (12.1 x 13.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Marjorie H. Holden Gift, 2012
Accession Number
2012.248.24
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Asian Art galleries, where we spotlight this charming *Pair of Kadomatsupine decorations)* by Kubo Shunman, created in 1797 during Japan's vibrant Edo period (1615–1868). This intimate woodblock print, or *surimono*, measures just 4 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches, showcasing two traditional New Year's pine arrangements—*kadomatsu*—izing longevity, prosperity, and renewal. Adorned with bamboo, plum blossoms, and festive elements, these decorations are placed at entrances to welcome good fortune for the coming year. Kubo Shunman, a master of ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world"), excell...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820