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Peony and Grasshopper

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Unmounted painting: ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

(paper) H. 33.7 cm x W. 34.4 cm (13 1/4 x 13 9/16 in.)

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