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“Desk with Writing Set and Plum Flowers,” from the series Ise Calendars for the Asakusa Group (Asakusa-gawa Ise goyomi) From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A low table with a blue top featuring white and gold designs and reddish-brown legs sits at an angle. A green container holding brushes stands on the right side of the table next to a wrapped item. A plate with small items, a rolled-up paper, and a branch with pink flowers are on the left side. A black and white cloth with a long red ribbon lies under the table. The background is beige with Japanese writing and a red seal. A small white rectangle with the number 2140 is printed at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1814 (Year of the Dog)
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
551 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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