Incense Box, Feather and Camellia, Year of the Ox

Suibokuan Yushin (mentioned on object), 1829

2021 is the Year of the Ox. He is depicted reclining on the yellow lid of the incense box. Stroking a figurine of an ox was thought to bring good fortune. Behind the ox is the feather of a falcon, which was used in an incense game. Because of its striped pattern, the feather can also refer to the Year of the Tiger, which follows the Year of the Ox.

  • Artwork typeprint, surimono
  • Object numberRP-P-2014-76
  • Dimensionsheight 186 mm x width 214 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken, metaalpigmenten, mica, blinddruk