{"product_id":"potted-pine-tree-drum-and-seven-herbs-planted-in-a-box-sunayama-gosei","title":"Potted Pine Tree, Drum, and Seven Herbs Planted in a Box - Sunayama Gosei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Japanese woodblock print depicting traditional New Year symbols, including a potted pine, a drum, and the seven spring herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Sunayama Gosei is a fine example of surimono, a genre of privately commissioned prints often exchanged among poets and artists. The composition features a carefully arranged selection of objects associated with the Japanese New Year. A gnarled, mature pine tree sits in an ornate ceramic vessel, representing longevity and resilience. Beside it, a wooden box contains the seven spring herbs, known as nanakusa, which are traditionally consumed in a rice porridge on the seventh day of January to ensure good health for the coming year. Each herb is identified by a small label, reflecting the botanical interest common in Edo-period culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a small drum, or tsuzumi, is bound with red cord. This instrument is frequently linked to traditional theatre and seasonal festivities. The inclusion of these specific items suggests the print was produced for a poetry circle or a social gathering celebrating the arrival of spring. The artist employs a delicate line quality and a muted colour palette, characteristic of the refined aesthetic found in surimono prints. The paper texture and the subtle application of colour demonstrate the technical skill of the carvers and printers involved in the production. The work is balanced, with the weight of the pine and the box offset by the verticality of the drum. The inclusion of calligraphic text adds a layer of literary context, typical of this format, where the visual image and the written word function in tandem to convey seasonal greetings or poetic themes. This print provides a glimpse into the sophisticated cultural practices of the period, where art, nature, and literature were integrated into daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/objects-representing-the-ceremony-of-exorcising-demons-kubo-shunman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eObjects Representing the Ceremony of Exorcising Demons by Kubo Shunman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/battledore-and-shuttlecock-ryuryukyo-shinsai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBattledore and Shuttlecock by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sunayama-gosei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSunayama Gosei artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunayama Gosei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461516099919,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461566071119,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461566103887,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461566136655,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461566169423,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461566202191,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461566234959,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461566267727,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461566300495,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461566333263,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461566366031,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Potted-Pine-Tree-Drum-and-Seven-Herbs-Planted-in-a-Box_Poster_CompositorV1_1794458657546.jpg?v=1794458720","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/potted-pine-tree-drum-and-seven-herbs-planted-in-a-box-sunayama-gosei","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}