Plum and Camellia Branches, 1829
Nagayama Kōchokuexpand_more
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslonexpand_more P.77.27.105
Not on Viewexpand_more
Plum and camellia trees both blossom in early spring. Since New Year's typically occurred in spring according to the traditional lunar calendar, these flowers came to be emblematic of renewal and regeneration in Japan. Housewives would cut branches from the trees, as seen here, and bring them indoors where the buds would open to form a festive decoration for New Year's celebrations.
Details
- Title
- Plum and Camellia Branches
- Artist Life
- 1803 - 1862
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.77.27.105
- Curator Approved
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