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Various Shells with Sea Weeds

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of artwork titled "Various Shells with Sea Weeds" by Kubo Shunman. The artwork depicts a still life of various seashells and seaweeds on a beige background. The shells are primarily arranged in the lower half of the image. The shells vary in shape, size, and color, including shades of pink, white, gray, and black. Some shells have darker markings or texture. Seaweeds are depicted in dark green and black, some with yellow accents. The seaweeds are intertwined among the shells. The upper half of the image features Japanese text written in black and red ink. The black text is arranged in several vertical lines on the left and center. The red text is on the right side. The beige background has a slightly darker border around the edges. The overall composition combines natural elements with written text.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
558 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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