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Wagtail on a Rock

Taikyo Genju

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A painting of a bird on a rock by Taikyo Genju titled "Wagtail on a Rock". The painting features a brown background with a darker brown border. The border has a floral pattern along the top. A black line runs along the inside of the border. A bare tree with a few branches stands on the left. A bird with a long tail and a small body perches on a rock at the base of the tree. The bird faces right. Black text appears in the upper right corner. The painting hangs on a black background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-14th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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