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Here's a print by Shunman showing Lotus stems and Ginger plus a Lobster or Shrimp
All of which were edible but also had other cultural significance.
It seems very minimal and sketchy compared to the lust detailed still-lifes of European art but the limited color and detail on the plant stems seems to be a delibarate choice to emphasize the areas of greater detail and color. Visual wabi sabi ? Or even poetic elegance given the accompanying poems.
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