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Two-panel screen with heron amidst grasses on gilt background.
Screen with White Heron 鷺屏風
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Screen with White Heron 鷺屏風

Maker Japanese Artist
Dateearly 20th century
(not assigned)Japan
MediumTwo-panel folding screen Ink, color, and gold leaf on paper
Dimensions5 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. (162.6 x 152.4 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineDonated in memory of Joe Goldsby
Object number2013.62.3
Collections
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