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Pair of Mandarin Ducks and Iris Flowers

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige background with a pair of brown and black ducks. The ducks have detailed feathers and orange feet. One duck's head is tucked under the other's wing. They are standing on a ledge near rippling water. A plant with long, thin green leaves and light-brown flowers is behind the ducks. There are several columns of foreign writing on the left side. The ducks are positioned on the right side.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
557 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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