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武内宿称
Takenouchi no Sukune and the Tide Jewels, from the series A Set of Five Examples of Longevity (Kotobuki goban no uchi)
武内宿称
Yanagawa Shigenobu I (Japanese, 1787–1832)
Japanese
Edo period
about 1823 (Bunsei 6)
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Shikishiban; 20.9 x 18.2 cm (8 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse in memory of Charles J. Morse
Accession Number2012.556
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Carpenter et al, Reading Surimono (2008), #224; Polster & Marks, Surimono (1980), p. 243
DescriptionMFA impressions: 21.9253, 2012.556
Poems translated in Carpenter et al 2008, p. 348; and Polster & Marks 1980, p. 257.
Poems translated in Carpenter et al 2008, p. 348; and Polster & Marks 1980, p. 257.
Signed
(seal only)
Marks
Artist's seal: Yanagawa
InscriptionsPoem by Mitsu no Hamanari: Aratama no/ hikari nodokeku/ yotsu no umi/ osamuru haru no/ matsu-take no uchi
Poem by Chiyo no Matsuhiko: Azusayumi/ haru-bi ni tokete/ sankan no/ inu kami yama mo/ yuki madara nari
Poem by Chiyo no Matsuhiko: Azusayumi/ haru-bi ni tokete/ sankan no/ inu kami yama mo/ yuki madara nari