Still Life of Wine Kettle and Cup on Stand
1795, year of the rabbit
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Image: 4 x 5 3/4 in. (10.2 x 14.6 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
2012.248.9
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite woodblock print, *Still Life of Wine Kettle Cup on Stand*, was created by Kubo Shun in 1795—the Year of the Rabbit—during Japan's Edo period (16151868). Shunman, a versatile ukiyo-e artist and poet, crafted this intimate surimono, a type of deluxe, privately commissioned print often produced for New Year's greetings or poetry gatherings. Measuring just 4 x 5 3/4 inches, its compact size and refined details invite close contemplation, evoking the refined tastes of urban elites in Edo (modern Tokyo). Surimono like this one stand out for their luxurious techniques: vibrant inks, s...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820