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Hama-Yumi and Buriburi-Gitcho, Boy's Toys, for the New Year Celebration

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

An illustration of a toy, resembling a bow and quiver on wheels. The toy has a brown base with a yellow section featuring blue and red designs. A brown wheel with spokes and a red and white rim is attached. The quiver has a red cloth covering and holds multiple bows with black and yellow stripes. Japanese text surrounds the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
574 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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