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Mochi tsuki
Maker
Hoshida, George
(1907 - 1985)
Date1942-1943
Mediumink, paper, laminate
DimensionsH: 9.5 in, W: 6 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of June Hoshida Honma, Sandra Hoshida and Carole Hoshida Kanada
Object number97.106.1CU
Description1 drawing on paper, laminated : ink ; 9.5 x 6 in.;Ink drawing of a man turning mochi over in the usu, or mortar, as another man pounds it for the New Year on December 31, 1942.
Viewed from the back, a man identified as Imamura reaches into the usu as Akimoto stands on right with a kine (pestle) raised over his shoulder. Akimoto wears a cap and apron. A bowl sits on a stand next to the usu.
Drawing 97.106.1CV on verso of same sheet.
Viewed from the back, a man identified as Imamura reaches into the usu as Akimoto stands on right with a kine (pestle) raised over his shoulder. Akimoto wears a cap and apron. A bowl sits on a stand next to the usu.
Drawing 97.106.1CV on verso of same sheet.
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