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The Warbler in the Plum Tree (Ôshukubai), a Poem by Ki no Naishi; Calendar for 1816


鶯宿梅 「五梅庵 花月堂」
Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820)
Japanese
Edo period
1816 (Bunka 13)

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions 14 x 20.6 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.6209
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionShort months, written on the poem slip offered by the young woman: 3, 5, 7, intercalary 8, 9, 11
In floral cartouche at upper left: Gobaian, Kagetsudô
Signed (seal only)
Marks Artist's seal: Shunman
ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright in Japan; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.