

“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
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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