Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date: 1882
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Lacquer on paper
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (19.1 x 16.5 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Still life with a tall bamboo holder, brown teapot, dark gourd dish, and green plant sprigs
Detailed Description
A still life painting depicts various objects arranged on a light cream background, framed by a gold border. A tall, light olive-green bamboo container stands upright on the left, slightly angled to the right. It has a vertical opening revealing a white scroll with several vertical lines of black and red characters, including the character "喜". The top and bottom edges of the container are dark brown. To the right and slightly in front of the bamboo container is a dark brown, textured ceramic teapot with a rounded body. It features a short spout extending to the left and another short spout or handle extending to the right. A small, light brown, mushroom-shaped stopper or lid rests on top. The teapot has lighter brown horizontal bands. Below the teapot and slightly to the left is a dark brown, gourd-shaped dish or tray, lying flat. It has two distinct lobes, with the left lobe appearing slightly smaller. A sprig of green plant with small, light orange-yellow flowers extends from the lower left, curving upwards and to the right, passing behind the gourd dish and in front of the bamboo container. Another thin green vine extends from behind the teapot upwards to the right. In the lower right corner, there are vertical black characters, including "美畫" and "六", next to a red square seal with indistinct characters. The background is a uniform, light cream color.
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