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Bird

Hakusanjin Hokui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a bird with a long tail, head turned to the right. The bird has a black body, light pink wings, black and orange tail feathers, and a red face. It has grey feet with sharp claws. The background is a mottled beige color with some darker spots and stains. There are some Japanese characters written vertically on the left side.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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