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Sea horses Kaiba title object series horses series title
Sea horses Kaiba (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), Paper cover with a few dried sea horses and box with two beetles. Both beetles and seahorses were seen as a powerful aphrodisiac, but seahorses were also used as amulets in births. With two poems, insects: beetle, Katsushika Hokusai (mentioned on object), Japan, 1822, paper, colour woodcut, h 212 mm × w 183 mm
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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a unique piece titled "Sea horses Kaiba (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object)". The artwork features a paper cover adorned with a few dried sea horses and a box containing two beetles. Both seahorses and beetles were believed to possess powerful aphrodisiac qualities, making them highly sought after. Additionally, seahorses held significance as amulets during childbirth. The image also includes two poems that pay homage to insects, specifically beetles. This artistic creation was crafted by Katsushika Hokusai, an esteemed Japanese artist known for his exceptional talent in woodcut prints. The piece dates back to 1822 and is executed using the meticulous technique of colour woodcut. As you delve into this mesmerizing composition, allow yourself to be transported to ancient Japan where these creatures symbolized not only desire but also protection and fertility. The delicate beauty of the sea horses juxtaposed with the mysterious allure of the beetles creates an intriguing narrative within this artwork
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