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Abalone, Needlefish, and Peach Blossoms, from an untitled series known as Large Fish

(Japanese, 1797–1858)
about 1832–33 (Tenpô 3–4)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsHorizontal ôban; 25.6 x 36.8 cm (10 1/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number21.9608
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem by Kumogaki Fujimi: Nami ni arai/ iso no iwao ni/ suritsukete/ awabi wa onoga/ tama o migakeri Poem by Miwagaki Amaki: Kondate no/ awase sayori mo/ koromogae/ tsuma o nukite so/ koshiraenikeru Poem by Chiyogaki Sunao: Kore mo mata/ chiisateneramu/ iwa ai no/ hosoki sukima no/ awabi toru ama
ProvenanceNovember 1912, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.
The Seven Gods of Good Fortune in the Treasure Boat
Utagawa Hiroshige I
1843–47 (Tenpô 14–Kôka 4)