Western Pocket Watch From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3

The image depicts a still life of a Western-style pocket watch with a chain and fob, alongside a traditional Japanese pouch. The pocket watch is round and has a white face with black numbers and hands; it is attached to a long, oval-shaped fob with a decorative design and a chain. The chain is made up of small, round links and is draped over the bottom of the watch and fob. The pouch behind the watch and fob is red with a gold and green design around the edges. There are several lines of Japanese writing on the left and right sides of the image. The background of the image is a light beige color with some darker spots and stains.

Artwork Details

Date: dated 1823
Medium: Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 512 × 625 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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