Preparing Seven Herbs on the Seventh Day of the New Year, Japan, 1798

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Preparing Seven Herbs on the Seventh Day of the New Year, Japan, 1798

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Alcohol Bottle Bottles Chopping Chopping Block Chopping Knife Cook Cookery Cooking Herb Herbs Knife Knives Kubo Shunman Liquor New Year Offering Offerings Preparation Preparations Preparing Rice Wine Sak And Xe9 Sake Shunman Kubo Surimono Wine Block Printing Chopping Board Colour Woodblock Print Tokugawa Period Woodblock Woodblock Printing

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This woodblock print by Kubo Shunman takes us back to the vibrant Edo period in Japan. The image depicts a scene of cultural significance as women diligently prepare seven herbs on the seventh day of the new year. This tradition holds deep roots in Japanese folklore and is believed to bring good health and ward off evil spirits. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke, capturing the essence of this ancient ritual. The women are shown skillfully chopping various plants on a wooden board with sharp knives, creating an atmosphere of focused concentration. Surrounding them are bottles filled with rice wine or sake, symbolizing celebration and joy. Shunman masterfully employs color and composition to convey a sense of harmony between nature and human activity. The lush greenery represents the bountiful gifts that nature provides while emphasizing Japan's close connection with its natural surroundings. As we admire this artwork at the Art Institute Chicago, we are transported to another time and place – immersing ourselves in Japanese heritage art. Through this woodblock print, Shunman invites us to appreciate not only his artistic talent but also the rich cultural traditions that have shaped Japan throughout history.

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