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Two vertical lines of calligraphy on magenta silk
Bird's Cry
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bird's Cry

Artist Yoshizawa Ryuseki (Japanese, born 1952)
Date2005
Place of originJapan
MediumInk on colored silk
DimensionsWith hanger: 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. x 17 1/4 in. (158.8 x 43.8 cm)
Without hanger: 60 x 17 1/4 in. (152.4 x 43.8 cm)
Image: 57 1/2 x 15 5/8 in. (146.1 x 39.7 cm)
ClassificationsManuscripts
Credit LineGift of the artist
Object number2007.6
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