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Green Peas in a Measure and Sprays of Hollyhock with Heads of Sardines; Symbols Representing the Ceremony of Exorcising Demons

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A beige-colored artwork with a red seal in the upper right corner. The artwork features a square wooden box with a slanted lid, filled with small green peas. The box sits on a flat surface, with a red tray positioned to the right and in front of it. On the red tray is a green and white cup with a pink flower design. To the left of the box and tray is a branch with green leaves and pink flowers. Three small brown objects sit on the surface to the right of the tray. Black and gray Japanese writing is on the left and top of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
579 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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