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Untitled by Shibata Zeshin

Untitled

Untitled

The Met

Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)

Date: 19th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Painting; ink and color on paper (tanzaku)

Dimensions: 14 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (37.5 x 6 cm)

Credit Line: Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1956

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Brief Description

A dark, shell-backed creature with upward strokes above a large, rounded red object with black marks

Detailed Description

The artwork depicts a dark, shell-backed creature positioned above a large, rounded red object, set against a light brown background. The creature, in the upper half, has a dark, textured shell and a head pointing downwards. Numerous long, thin, dark brushstrokes extend upwards and slightly to the left from its back, resembling flowing hair or flames. Below the creature, a prominent, rounded, red object with black outlines dominates the lower half. A smaller, similarly shaped protrusion is on its upper right side. On the surface of this red object, a few small, black marks are visible. In the bottom right corner, a small, square, red seal impression is present.

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