Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 70020

Karako Ningyö (Chinese Doll)

Artist / 作者
Kawase Hasui川瀬巴水
Date / 年代
1925-1935
Medium / 技法
浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Taisho / honolulu
Digital record / 画像記録
401 × 450 px
Source collection / 所蔵元
Honolulu Museum of Art
Published by / 公開者
水野ナギ
Rights / 権利
No reusable image license documented
Attribution / 表記
Honolulu Museum of Art

Catalog note / 解説

A karako is a Chinese child who is usually depicted with a partly shaven head. This image is also found painted on ceramic wares. In Japan, there is a saying, “Children are treasures.” The designs of healthy children, probably imported from China, are thought to be auspicious symbols of prosperity, both within the familial structure as well as for the nation. (from “Doll! Doll! Doll! / Kawase Hasui” exhibition, 2/14/22003-)

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