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Kingfisher and Hibiscus in Fan Shape

(Japanese, 1797–1858)
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
DimensionsVertical chûban; 25.4 x 18.4 cm (10 x 7 1/4 in.)
Credit LineWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession number21.9657
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsPoem: Kawasemi ya/ hane o yosoute/ mizu kagami 川蝉や 羽を粧ふて 水かゝみ
ProvenanceNovember 1912, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.
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