print
- Museum number
- 1927,0613,0.5
- Description
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Colour woodblock print. Bijinga. New Year sunrise: Woman in garden with stone-basin and Fukujuso plant, overlooking sea and contemplating setting sun. Signed, sealed and marked.
- Production date
- 1795 (c.)
- Dimensions
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Height: 36 centimetres
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Width: 24.20 centimetres
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- Curator's comments
- Smith 1988
The New Year's sunrise was thought to be best watched over the sea. The woman stands by a stone basin for purification. By it the Fukujuso plant also symbolises the New Year. The print is signed 'Painted by Choki'.
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Associated Event: New Year
- Acquisition date
- 1927
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- 1927,0613,0.5
