Various moths and butterflies – Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820).
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/53813
Tag Archives: Woodblock print
Daphne odora and Mojisuri-so
Daphne odora and Mojisuri-so by Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820)
Daphne odora (winter daphne) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae, native to China and Japan. It is an evergreen shrub, grown for its very fragrant, fleshy, pale-pink, tubular flowers, each with 4 spreading lobes, and for its glossy foliage. It rarely fruits, producing red berries after flowering.
Mojisuri should mean scattered.
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/54100
Gold-Fish in a Glass Bottle
Gold-Fish in a Glass Bottle by Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780–1850).
Hokkei was originally a fishmonger. After studying Japanese painting with Kano Yosen, he became a pupil of the great master Katsushika Hokusai. Hokkei specialized in surimono (woodblock prints privately commissioned by poetry circles of the wealthy and educated citizens of Edo (Tokyo).
He also created book illustrations. Books in old Japan were produced with the same woodblock technique as single sheets.
In Japan, goldfish is a symbol for peace and fortune due to it being coloured and therefore signifying wealth.
Starting in ancient China, various species of carp have been domesticated and reared as food fish for thousands of years. Some of these normally gray or silver species have a tendency to produce red, orange or yellow color mutations; this was first recorded in the Jin Dynasty (265–420).
In 1603, goldfish were introduced to Japan, where the Ryukin and Tosakin varieties were developed. In 1611, goldfish were introduced to Portugal and from there to other parts of Europe.
During the 1620s, goldfish were highly regarded in southern Europe because of their metallic scales, and symbolized good luck and fortune. It became tradition for married men to give their wives a goldfish on their one-year anniversary, as a symbol for the prosperous years to come. This tradition quickly died, as goldfish became more available, losing their status.
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/55067
Cock in a Basket
Cock in a Basket by Ogata Gekko, Japanese, 1859-1920
Welcome to 2014!!
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http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/173701/Cock_in_a_Basket
Two Men Wearing Yellow Coats and Straw Hats with Red Bows
Two Men Wearing Yellow Coats and Straw Hats with Red Bows by Yashima Gakutei (Japanese, 1786?–1868)
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Goat
Goat by Ogata Gekko, Japanese, 1859-1920. Ogata Gekko ( is considered a master of Meiji period). Here you can find his biography.
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http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/173703/Goat
Wild Boar amidst Autumn Flowers and Grasses
Wild Boar amidst Autumn Flowers and Grasses by Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747-1821) circa 1800.
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http://collections.lacma.org/node/215192
Design of Morning–glory and Other Flowers
Design of Morning–glory and Other Flowers by Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/56115
Katsuo Fish with Cherry Buds
Katsuo Fish with Cherry Buds, from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish) by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo))
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/55900
Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Tōken (China Dog) Jūbei
Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Tōken (China Dog) Jūbei by Shunkōsai Hokushū (Japanese, active 1808–32)
Ichikawa Ebijūrō I I was a talented tachiyaku actor, who was trained by Ichikawa Danzō IV and achieved fame for himself in both Edo and Kamigata. He excelled in large-scale tachimawari and hayagawari techniques.
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/76557