Large green and yellow seashell with a spiky edge on the left side. The shell is positioned on its side with the opening to the left, on a blue-green background with several small rocks around. Some rocks are white, some are gray, and some are orange. There are small green plants on the top edge of the shell. Writing in black ink is scattered around the top and right edge. A red seal is in the top right corner.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 545 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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