The Willow Shell (Yanagi-kai), from an Untitled Set of Beauty Prints on the Theme of Shells ca. 1791 Chōbunsai Eishi Japanese Chōbunsai Eishi created this series on the theme of shells, but it seems he made up some varieties, such as this one: there is no such thing as a “willow shell.” The artist appears to be creating a visual pun: The poem refers to akoyagai (pearl oyster) shells, named after Akoya Bay in Aichi prefecture, where pearl oysters were once harvested. The branch of budding willow held by the standing courtesan resembles strands of The Willow Shell (Yanagi-kai), from an
The Willow Shell (Yanagi-kai), from an Untitled Set of Beauty Prints on the Theme of Shells ca. 1791 Chōbunsai Eishi Japanese Chōbunsai Eishi created this series on the theme of shells, but it seems he made up some varieties, such as this one: there is no such thing as a “willow shell.” The artist appears to be creating a visual pun: The poem refers to akoyagai (pearl oyster) shells, named after Akoya Bay in Aichi prefecture, where pearl oysters were once harvested. The branch of budding willow held by the standing courtesan resembles strands of The Willow Shell (Yanagi-kai), from an Untitled Set of Beauty Prints on the Theme of Shells 54830
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