Surimono - Surimono are an exclusive subcategory of Japanese woodblock prints. Poetry clubs commissioned these designs for distribution to a small audience of members, most often as New Year's greetings. These privately published images included a wonderful range of subjects and lavish printing techniques such as embossing, burnishing, and metallic pigments. Since surimono were not sold commercially, the print runs were very small and original Edo era surimono are incredibly rare in the market today. Many high-quality reprints of these great designs were published during the Meiji era.

A Special 1931 Group - These lovely prints come from a series of fifty classic surimono designs reprinted by the publisher Daito in 1931. Like the originals, many include deluxe embellishments, like embossing and metallic pigments. These fascinating and beautifully printed images continue to delight collectors today.

White Tea Container and Camellia - Charming still life surimono of a shallow bowl with a single white blossom and a clay jar covered with a fabric top. The lid rests next to a small cylindrical white tea container. Embossed lines form the petals of the blossom and the texture of the jar, a nice touch.

Artist - Shunman (1757 - 1820)

Image Size - 7 3/4" x 7 1/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning and rippling, a couple light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.