Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months with Chinese Calligraphy
Six ovals with beige background, arranged horizontally, depicting birds and flowers in watercolor style. Vertical Japanese calligraphy on beige rectangles above each oval. Ovals contain different birds and flowers, varying in color and complexity. Gold background with intricate floral design surrounds ovals and calligraphy. Gold border around entire work.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century; sheets of poetry, one dated 1553
- Medium:
- Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and color and gold leaf on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 280 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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