{"product_id":"candle-stand-and-fan-kubo-shunman","title":"Candle-Stand and Fan - Kubo Shunman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined surimono woodblock print by Kubo Shunman, featuring a candle-stand and a bamboo-patterned fan accompanied by classical Japanese calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kubo Shunman is a fine example of surimono, a genre of privately commissioned prints often exchanged among poets and artists in Edo-period Japan. Unlike commercial prints produced for the mass market, surimono were created with high-quality materials, such as metallic pigments and embossed paper, to reflect the refined tastes of their patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a tall, slender candle-stand positioned beside a folded fan. The fan is decorated with a motif of bamboo, a common symbol of resilience and flexibility in Japanese art. The flame of the candle is rendered with a delicate, flickering quality, suggesting a quiet, domestic interior. The inclusion of calligraphic text, or kyōka (humorous or witty poetry), is a defining characteristic of this format. These poems often provide context for the imagery, linking the visual elements to seasonal themes or specific literary references known to the intended audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShunman was a master of this medium, known for his subtle use of colour and balanced arrangements. The print employs a muted palette, allowing the soft tones of the paper and the gentle ink washes to create a sense of stillness. The negative space surrounding the objects is intentional, drawing the viewer's attention to the simplicity of the subjects. This work demonstrates the technical precision of the carvers and printers who collaborated with Shunman, as the fine lines of the bamboo and the texture of the fan are captured with remarkable clarity. As a piece of ephemera, it offers a glimpse into the sophisticated social circles of the time, where art and literature were closely intertwined in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kubo Shunman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721337704783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721377976655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58721378009423,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721378042191,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721378074959,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721378107727,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721378140495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721378173263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721378206031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58721378238799,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58721378271567,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58721378304335,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Candle-Stand-and-Fan_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943304887.jpg?v=1788943988","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/candle-stand-and-fan-kubo-shunman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}