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Swallow

Edo period (1615–1868)
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Swallow
  • Artist: Kano Tsunenobu (Japanese, 1636–1713)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: One of a triptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 35 1/8 × 11 5/16 in. (89.2 × 28.8 cm)
    Overall with mounting: 68 1/8 × 15 1/4 in. (173 × 38.7 cm)
    Overall with knobs: 68 1/8 × 16 3/4 in. (173 × 42.5 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.86.1
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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