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Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months with Chinese Calligraphy

Kano School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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