Kitchen Utensils with Greens for the Ceremony on January 7th 1768 - 1868

"Kitchen Utensils with Greens for the Ceremony on January 7th" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hachifusa Shūri (1700-1900) and is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The artwork depicts a variety of kitchen utensils, such as a knife, a ladle, a whisk, and a wooden cutting board, arranged on a tabletop. The delicate composition is enhanced by the inclusion of small green plants, adding a touch of nature to the scene. This work is representative of Shūri's detailed style and his focus on everyday objects as subjects for art. The inscription above the scene, written in Japanese characters, alludes to the "Ceremony on January 7th," a significant event in traditional Japanese culture.