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“Flower” (Hana)

Suda Kokuta Japanese
1990
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 須田剋太筆 「華」
  • Title: “Flower” (Hana)
  • Artist: Suda Kokuta (Japanese, 1906–1990)
  • Period: Shōwa period (1926–89)
  • Date: 1990
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 29 3/8 × 22 5/16 in. (74.6 × 56.7 cm)
    Overall with mounting: 43 × 23 7/16 in. (109.2 × 59.5 cm)
    Overall with knobs: 43 × 25 1/2 in. (109.2 × 64.8 cm)
  • Classification: Calligraphy
  • Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2025
  • Object Number: 2025.981.68
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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