

Tan background with a thin gold border. A dark green plant stem with oval-shaped leaves extends from the top left corner. On the stem, a cluster of red berries hangs at the bottom left. A butterfly with a white body and brown wings featuring a pattern of circles and lines is positioned above the berries, near the top. The butterfly's wings are spread, and it appears to be flying towards the berries. Small red and brown markings are visible on the bottom right.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Album leaf; lacquer on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 497 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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