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Lobster, Hamayumi (Ceremonial Miniature Bow) with Arrows and Fans

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A lobster sits on top of a blue and white object, facing left. The lobster has a large body with segments, long antennae, and claws. It is bright orange-red with black eyes. Two long antennae extend upwards. Two curved objects, possibly a bow, are behind the lobster. Two fans and three arrows are to the left. Japanese text is scattered around the image on a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 397 px
Museum record:
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