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Miyako Shell

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print depicts a boat with a curved hull on wavy water. The boat has a red and yellow body with a long pole extending from the bow. A person in a red garment stands at the bow, holding the pole. Several people wearing blue garments and head coverings sit inside the boat. A large red fan with a white design floats in the air above the boat. A tree with sparse red blossoms is on the left. A grassy shore and fence are in the background on the left. Japanese characters are written in black and red ink throughout the image.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1821
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
556 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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