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『名物革仝印籠仝根付』 人形手金唐革 菖蒲革『春雨集』 摺物帖|“Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy” and “Patterned Leather,” from the series Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke Meibutsu kawa, inrō, netsuke)From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2

Kubo Shunman , 1814

『名物革仝印籠仝根付』 人形手金唐革　菖蒲革『春雨集』　摺物帖|“Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy” and “Patterned Leather,” from the series Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke Meibutsu kawa, inrō, netsuke)From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2, by Kubo Shunman, ink, 1814
『名物革仝印籠仝根付』 人形手金唐革　菖蒲革『春雨集』　摺物帖|“Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy” and “Patterned Leather,” from the series Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke Meibutsu kawa, inrō, netsuke)From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2, by Kubo Shunman, ink, 1814

『名物革仝印籠仝根付』 人形手金唐革 菖蒲革『春雨集』 摺物帖|“Gold-decorated Leather with Figure of a Chinese Boy” and “Patterned Leather,” from the series Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke Meibutsu kawa, inrō, netsuke)From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 2 is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kubo Shunman. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created circa 1814 by Kubo Shunman, features two contrasting leather design motifs on a light background. The work is part of the series 'Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke' and included in 'The Spring Rain Collection' (Harusame shū), volume 2, housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print showcases two distinct designs: a dark green leaf-patterned square, evoking stamped fabric, and a vibrant, ethereal scene with a ghostly face amidst vines and clouds. Surrounding text, likely Japanese poetry or explanatory notes, contextualizes the designs.

Technique & Style

The composition juxtaposes a structured, repetitive pattern with a more fluid, dreamlike image. The artist's use of woodblock printing techniques achieves contrasting effects, from the precise, textured leaf motif to the softer, swirling lines of the fantastical scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1814 by Kubo Shunman, this print is part of a larger series and collection ('Harusame shū', vol. 2). It is currently held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Context

Part of a series focusing on 'Famous Leathers, Inrō, and Netsuke', this work reflects 19th-century Japanese interest in documenting and aesthetically interpreting traditional craftsmanship, possibly for connoisseurs or collectors.

Artist & collection

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