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「うぬぼれかゞみ」
The Mirror of Conceit (Unubore kagami)
「うぬぼれかゞみ」
Japanese
Edo period
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
11.6 x 16.4 cm (4 9/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.9321
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Polster & Marks, Surimono (1980), p. 295
DescriptionThe title is an expression that originated in the Edo period, based on the idea that imported European glass mirrors made the user look more attractive than traditional bronze mirrors.
Signed
Kuninao ga; Shikitei Sanba gisaku
国直画
国直画
Marks
"Not for sale"
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.