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Peonies

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Two-panel folding screen; ink, color and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 150.1 x W. 158.8 cm (59 1/8 x 62 1/2 in.)

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