Untitled surimono

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[Untitled surimono]

[Sōen], Kabocha [signed and sealed by].

[Edo (Tōkyō)], Tenpo Mizunoetatsu [1832]. 

Courtiers, two of whom are pictured holding a tray of mochi balls, gather around a fire on a chilly night. Harvested rice is pictured in the background. The artist, Kabocha (1777-1846), is also known as Sōen. 

One ōbōsho surimono, complete. Folds, browning, light stains, and marks. Wear to central crease. Upper margin trimmed. A few small wormholes, one repaired. Full-leaf washi paper mounting to verso. 34.5 x 53.9 cm. 

Untitled surimono
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