Lions and Tigers in Peony and Bamboo

Yamaguchi Sekkei

Cleveland Museum of Art

A six-panel screen painting depicting two large cats. The cat on the left side is a leopard with a light brown coat and dark spots. The leopard sits on its haunches, front paws extended in front. The cat on the right side is a tiger with a dark brown and black striped coat. The tiger crouches on all fours facing the viewer. The background includes green bamboo stalks and a tree stump. The painting has a red border with an intricate gold pattern and a gold background. The artwork is titled "Lions and Tigers in Peony and Bamboo" by Yamaguchi Sekkei.