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Still Life with a Calabash, Year of the Horse
Yashima Gakutei (mentioned on object), 1822
Even though no horse is depicted in this print, it was made for the Year of the Horse. The horse is indicated by the calabash, which refers to the immortal Chokaro, who always carried a gourd with a horse inside. The turtle on the sake dish is a symbol of prosperity and long life. It exhales the word kotobuki, a prosperity wish for a long life.
- Artwork typeprint, surimono
- Object numberRP-P-1991-649
- Dimensionsheight 211 mm x width 186 mm
- Physical characteristicsnishikie, with metallic pigments and blindprinting