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Two Birds

Ganjō Tengaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two birds with long necks and legs, depicted in black and white with black tail feathers, standing on ground with some foliage; one bird's head thrown back. A tree branch with pine needles at top right. Vertical Asian-style artwork on beige background bordered by brown and patterned beige edge.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1869
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
271 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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