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Brown-Eared Bulbul (Hiyodori) on a Branch of Plum

Kano Shōei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brownish bird with dark spots and a tuft of feathers on top of its head perches on a tree branch; branch extends from bottom right to center left; branch has sparse light-pink flowers; two bamboo leaves protrude from bottom right; background is light-brown; bordered by olive-green patterned band with flame-like shapes along top edge; black vertical bands on left and right edges.

Artwork details

Date:
mid- to late 16th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
421 × 624 px
Museum record:
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