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Quail and Millet

Kiyohara Yukinobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A painting of a quail and millet by Kiyohara Yukinobu, depicting a quail standing on a sandy area with a rock to its left, a few small plants scattered around, and a large plant with long green and yellow leaves to its right; the background is a mottled beige color; the painting has a beige border with a textured white pattern; the painting is signed with a red seal; the quail has a brown head, white neck, and brown body with white spots.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
299 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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