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Design for Leather and Netsuke

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a beige paper with Japanese writing on the left side and a colorful illustration on the right. The left side of the paper features black Japanese text arranged in columns, accompanied by a light-colored image resembling a leaf or flower. The right side of the paper showcases a vibrant illustration of various plants and flowers in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green against a black background. The illustration appears to be a design for leather and netsuke, as indicated by the title and artist, Kubo Shunman. The image has a red seal or stamp in the top-right corner, and the number "1981" is printed in the bottom-left corner. The background of the image is white, providing a clean contrast to the beige paper. The overall design suggests a traditional Japanese art piece, likely created for decorative or functional purposes such as leather goods or accessories.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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