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Books and Brush-Stand

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a still life with three books stacked on top of each other. The top book is rectangular and open, with a red and green patterned cover on the outside and a white interior. A black handle is attached to the right side. The book underneath has a black cover with white Japanese writing on it. The book at the bottom is not fully visible. To the right of the books, there is a gray vase with a cloud-like design, containing several writing utensils. The background of the image is beige, with Japanese writing in black and red ink scattered throughout. There are also some small objects at the bottom of the image, including a small teapot, a flower, and a few other items.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
558 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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