Artwork
蒔絵櫛|Box with a Lacquer Comb
蒔絵櫛|Box with a Lacquer Comb is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Uematsu Tōshū. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Box with a Lacquer Comb is a woodblock print created by Uematsu Tōshū in 1812. The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a small, tipped-open wooden box containing a dark lacquered comb. A handwritten Japanese poem surrounds the scene, adding to its delicate and precise atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The print showcases the detailed craftsmanship characteristic of surimono, a type of print made for a select audience of art enthusiasts. The contrast between the comb's dark finish and the box's bright colors highlights the artist's skill.
Artist & collection
