Tale of the Crane and Tortoise, Pine, and Bamboo (one of a three-volume set with F1989.62 and F1989.63)

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At A Glance

  • Period

    17th century
  • Geography

    Japan
  • Material

    Ink, color, silver, and gold on paper
  • Dimension

    H x W (open): 23.4 x 35.1 cm (9 3/16 x 13 13/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1989.61
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1989.61

Object Details

  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Birds and Beasts in Japanese Art (January 31 to July 18, 2004)
    Life of a Japanese Painting (December 1, 1995 to October 16, 1996)
  • Origin

    Japan
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Painting
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