3 Shunman Kubo 1757 – 1820 Saddle and Riding Crop

Saddle and Riding Crop
Created1810
Technique

Color woodblock print (nishiki-e)

Dimensionsh 21 × w 18,4 cm shikishiban
Signature

Kōmon

Short item description

A refined surimono depicting equestrian equipment — saddle, whip and decorative ribbons — arranged freely against a stylized background and accompanied by a group of kyōka poems at the top. The print exemplifies the delicate color palette, elegant calligraphy and refined composition characteristic of Kubo Shunman, a poet and master of surimono from the early 19th century. The motif likely alludes to nobility and grace, associated with courtly customs and New Year symbolism.

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