Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2: Pine Shoots and Accoutrements for New Year’s Celebrations

The image depicts a traditional Japanese illustration of various plants and objects. The illustration shows two wooden platforms with plants on them; the top platform is octagonal and has a pine branch with red berries, and another plant with green leaves; and the bottom one is rectangular and flat, divided into two sections with green and white plants. The illustration also features a pink and brown rectangle with green and white plants on it. The background of the illustration is a light beige color with Japanese writing on the left and right sides. The image has a traditional and cultural feel to it, suggesting that it may be related to a specific holiday or celebration, possibly New Year's, given the title mentioning "New Year's Celebrations".

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Privately published woodblock prints (surimono) mounted in an album; ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 440 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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