

“Sixth Month” from Fujiwara no Teika’s “Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months”
Brown paper background with a beige border. A brown boat on left side. A black bird in the water below the boat. A fire burns from a wicker basket with a handle that curves over the boat. Red plant on a brown mound on right. Gray swirls indicate water. Black and red writing throughout. Small red square seal on right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1743
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 422 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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