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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
Museum record:
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