Cherries and Tea, anonymous, c. 1820 - c. 1830
nishikie, with metallic pigments and tsuyazuri, h 133mm × w 196mm Catalogue entry
In this surimono it is clear to see that text and image form a single entity. The various components ensure that the composition is beautifully balanced. An undulating movement starts with the tea caddy in the brocade case and flows via the twig with the two cherries to the lines of verse. Each element has its place.
