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Stand, Box and Writing-Paper

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese-style artwork titled "Stand, Box and Writing-Paper" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The artwork features a traditional Japanese-style still life. A red stand with four curved legs and a square top holds a gray stone. The stand has a small blue and white design on its lower portion. To the left of the stand is a blue-bordered box with a beige top and brown designs. In front of the box are sheets of paper with colorful designs and writing. Two sheets of paper are stacked, one on top of the other. The background of the artwork is beige with darker spots and Japanese writing. The artwork has a beige border around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1816
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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