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Letter-Box and Plum Blossoms

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Letter-Box and Plum Blossoms by Kubo Shunman. The image shows a black letter box with a repeating pattern of gold and gray floral designs. The box is positioned horizontally and centered at the bottom. A red cord is tied around the box. The cord has a tassel hanging from it. There is a red seal to the left of the box. A branch of plum blossoms emerges from the right side of the box. The blossoms are pink with red centers. The branch extends to the left side. The background is beige with Japanese writing throughout. The writing is in black and red ink. The writing is arranged in columns. The columns are positioned above and to the left of the box.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
563 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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