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Bird on a Camellia Branch

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rounded rectangle image with a beige background containing a floral pattern. A branch with leaves and a large flower occupies the right side. A small bird is on the branch. The painting style resembles traditional East Asian artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1000
Medium
Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette