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Cherry Blossoms and Pine Cones

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork titled "Cherry Blossoms and Pine Cones" by Kubo Shunman. The artwork features a cluster of white flowers accompanied by a leafy branch with reddish-brown and yellow leaves on the right. On the left side, there are two large purple flowers with green leaves. Behind the flowers and leaves are several pine cones on a branch. The background of the artwork is beige with darker beige and brown stripes across the middle. The top left and top right corners contain vertical and horizontal Japanese text, respectively. A red circular seal is located in the top-right corner. The artwork's surface appears aged and worn with visible stains and discoloration throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
557 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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