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Longevity: Wo Quan (Ju, Akuzen), from the series Happiness, Prosperity, and Longvity (Fukurokuju)

(Japanese, 1786?–1868)
about 1824 (Bunsei 7)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
DimensionsShikishiban; 21.3 x 18.9 cm (8 3/8 x 7 7/16 in.)
Credit LineGeneral Funds
Accession number00.1930
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem by Kôjuken Shikyô: Yamabito mo/ haru tatsu sora ni/ uguisu no/ hatsune o matsu no/ mi ya sasaguran やま人も春たつ そらに うくひすの はつねを まつの 実やさゝぐらん
ProvenanceJanuary 1900, purchased at the Brinkley-Condor Sale by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Accession Date: January 9, 1900)
Lacquer Bowls and Paper Wrappings
Yashima Gakutei
1816 (Bunka 13)