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pillow shell Makuragai title object comparison
The pillow shell Makuragai (title on object) A comparison of Genroku poems and shells (series title) Genroku kasen kaiawase (series title on object), A still life with a wooden pillow with softer material on top. In the opened drawer a cup of sand, used to burn incense. Under the wooden cushion a print with the image of the Ship full of Treasures, with which the seven lucky gods on New Years Day sail into the harbor. In the foreground a round box. Placing an image of the Ship full of Treasures under the pillow at the start of the new year would create a dream about the lucky symbols: Mount Fuji, a falcon and aubergines, the most fortunate dream possible. These lucky symbols are also hidden in the surimono itself: the pillow depicts the Fuji, with the white pillow as a snowy top, Fuji, a falcon and two aubergines are depicted on the label of the round box, which contains preserved pieces of aubegines. With two poems, pillow, Katsushika Hokusai (mentioned on object), Japan, 1821, paper, colour woodcut, h 206 mm × w 181 mm
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This print showcases a unique and intricate object known as the "pillow shell Makuragai". The artwork, created by Katsushika Hokusai in Japan in 1821, beautifully combines elements of still life and symbolism. The focal point of the image is a wooden pillow adorned with softer material on top, creating an inviting and comfortable aesthetic. A cup of sand rests in an opened drawer nearby, which was traditionally used for burning incense. What makes this piece truly fascinating is the hidden imagery and symbolic meaning behind it. Underneath the wooden cushion lies a print depicting the Ship full of Treasures, carrying the seven lucky gods who sail into the harbor on New Year's Day. Placing this image under one's pillow at the start of the new year would create dreams filled with fortunate symbols such as Mount Fuji, a falcon, and aubergines. These lucky symbols are also cleverly incorporated into various elements within the artwork itself. The round box in front contains preserved pieces of aubergines and features labels showcasing Fuji, a falcon, and two more aubergines. Overall, this exquisite print not only serves as an aesthetically pleasing piece but also holds cultural significance through its representation of Japanese traditions surrounding luck and prosperity during New Year celebrations.
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