PaintingsJapanese17th century

Cluster of Grapes

Early Edo period, mid 17th century

Artists

Kano Tan'yū 狩野探幽Artist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

35.3 x 44.8 cm (13 7/8 x 17 5/8 in.)

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Two Java Sparrows Amid White and Pink Bell Flowers

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Landscape of the Four Seasons (Shiki sansui zu)

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