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Kingfisher and Bamboo

Sesshū Tōyō 雪舟等楊

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A bird with a black head, white body and black spots sits on a bamboo branch with long thin leaves. The bird faces right; its body angled slightly away. A thick bamboo stalk is on the left. The painting is in black and white with a gold border. The artwork is titled "Kingfisher and Bamboo".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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