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Sparrow on Plum Branch (Ume ni Suzume)

Shōkadō Shōjō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a small bird perched on a branch. The bird faces right. It has a short beak and a rounded body with a lighter breast and darker wings and tail. The branch extends from the bottom-left corner and has a few small buds. There are four characters and a seal to the left of the bird. The background is a mottled gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 272 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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