PaintingsJapanese19th century

Two Tigers and a Dragon

19th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and light color on silk, with signature reading "Okyo", inscription and red seal

Culture

Japanese

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

111.9 x 49.3 cm (44 1/16 x 19 7/16 in.)

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