PaintingsJapanese16th century

Grasses and Insects: Dragonfly, Praying Mantis, Bumblebee

Momoyama period, mid to late 16th century

Artists

Kano MunenobuArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

75.8 x 18.5 cm (29 13/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

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