PaintingsJapanese19th century

Bunchō (Java Sparrow)

19th century

Artists

HōnyoArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

23 x 28.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)

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