Boy with a Hoe and Rice Seedlings

Matsumura Goshun (mentioned on object), 1777 - 1800

A boy with a hoe over his shoulder is on his way to the rice paddies. The elegant lines delineating the boy dovetail with the rhythmic undulating calligraphy telling the story of the rice seedlings in the boy’s basket, which will be planted in the fields.

Artwork typehanging scroll
Object numberAK-RAK-2015-2-4
Dimensionsheight 41.8 cm x width 54.9 cm, height 123 cm x width 54.9 cm, height 8 cm x width 65 cm x depth 8 cm
Physical characteristicscolour on paper with calligraphy on blue silver damask and bronze silk mounting with black lacquered knobs