The image depicts a still life with Japanese calligraphy in the background. On the left, a pinkish-brown cylindrical container with horizontal lines holds a dark brown lid tied with a white ribbon and a dark brown cloth. To the right, a large gray cylindrical container with a diamond-shaped mark on its side sits on a round gray tray. The tray contains green leaves and three round black and white objects. In front of the tray, a small gray cylindrical object and a long white and brown object resembling a pipe or tool are placed. The background features Japanese characters written in black ink, with some red characters on the right side. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of gray, brown, and beige dominating the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 565 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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