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Quail and Autumn Flowers

Tosa Mitsuoki

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular artwork with a beige background and a beige border featuring a repeating gold floral pattern; border has inner and outer strips with blue and gold geometric designs. Left side features a cluster of flowers in shades of red, pink, white and blue with green leaves and stems; two brown and white quail, one standing and one sitting. The artwork is "Quail and Autumn Flowers" by Tosa Mitsuoki.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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