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
- Museum record:
- View original
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