Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 39 1/8 x 14 in. (99.4 x 35.6 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1951
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A stack of turtles tied with a red ribbon, two crabs, and flowing green and white strokes
Detailed Description
A vertical composition on a light beige background features a stack of approximately seven turtles arranged vertically in the center-left. Each turtle has a dark green or brown shell with lighter undersides and heads. A vibrant red ribbon is tied around the upper portion of the turtle stack, forming a prominent knot. The ribbon extends downwards and to the right, curving, and terminates in two red tassels. One tassel is positioned to the left of the turtle stack, and the other is at the far right end of the ribbon. A crab with light-colored claws is positioned at the top of the composition, near the knot of the red ribbon. Another crab, with darker claws and a brownish body, is situated at the bottom right, near the end of the ribbon. Light green and white brushstrokes emanate from behind the turtle stack, flowing towards the right. In the bottom right corner, there is black calligraphy and two red square seals.
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