Egoyomi with Rabbits

Arts of Asia

1867

Soshu
Japanese, active 19th century

This surimono is a rare and late example of an egoyomi print, or “picture calendar.” In the 18th century, egoyomi exchange parties became quite popular among both literate commoners and samurai, gathering together the aficionados of such print designs for gift exchanges at the New Year.
This calendar was produced by the same group that commissioned Zodiac Surimono one year earlier; four of the poets appear on both prints. In addition, this print includes three visitors from afar and a female member. The latter was not unusual, as men and women often became members of same poetry groups at this time.

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Department: Arts of Asia

Artist: Soshu
Title: Egoyomi with Rabbits
Place: Japan (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1867
Medium: Color woodblock print; surimono
Dimensions: 24.9 × 18.3 cm (9 13/16 × 7 1/4 in.)
Credit Line: Charles H. Mitchell Collection unrestricted gift
Reference Number: 1972.1931
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