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Lobster on a Piece of Charcoal

Totoya Hokkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red lobster on a piece of charcoal. The lobster is positioned diagonally across the image with its head to the left. It has a long antennae and several smaller antennae on top of its head. Its body is segmented and covered in a textured pattern resembling scales. The lobster's tail is curled underneath it. The piece of charcoal is cylindrical and dark gray. It is positioned diagonally across the image. The background is a light beige color. There is Japanese writing in black ink at the top and bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
563 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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