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“Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy” and “Patterned Leather,” from the series Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke Meibutsu kawa, inrō, netsuke) From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece of artwork with Japanese writing and two distinct sections. The left section features a dark green square with 32 small, white, symmetrical designs arranged in eight rows and four columns. The right section showcases a colorful, ornate design with a central white figure, possibly a mythical creature or a person, surrounded by swirling patterns, leaves, and a white horse. The artwork has a beige background with Japanese writing in black ink on the left and right sides, and a red seal or stamp in the top-right corner. The overall design and writing suggest a traditional Japanese art piece, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The artwork appears to be a page from a book or a standalone piece, with visible edges and a subtle texture. The color palette includes beige, green, white, black, red, blue, and pink hues. The artwork features intricate details, including the patterned designs and the ornate border. The image presents a serene and culturally rich scene, reflecting traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Artwork Details

Date
1810s
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette