PaintingsJapanese17th century

Tartar Archer Shooting Ducks

c. 1683

Artists

Kano Tanshin 狩野探信Artist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26.8 cm x W. 43.0 cm (10 9/16 x 16 15/16 in.)

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