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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
Museum record:
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