Minneapolis Institute of Art
Plum and Camellia Branches
Nagayama KōchokuLinkedCulture matchlcp-500487bbc884
- Date
- 1829
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono), ink and color on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 42345
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
Plum and camellia trees both blossom in early spring. Since New Year's typically occurred in spring according to the traditional lunar calendar, these flowers came to be emblematic of renewal and regeneration in Japan. Housewives would cut branches from the trees, as seen here, and bring them indoors where the buds would open to form a festive decoration for New Year's celebrations. Asia
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- Credit line
- Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslon
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