Bingata Panel with Hō-ō Birds and Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige square panel with frayed edges. Four birds with long tails and red crests are scattered across the surface. The birds have intricate patterns on their bodies in shades of pink, yellow, and green. The birds are surrounded by various flowers and leaves in shades of pink, yellow, green, and red. The flowers have multiple petals and the leaves have pointed tips. Small clusters of flowers and leaves are positioned in each corner. The background of the panel is beige with a slightly textured appearance.