
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Turtle Blowing Out Butterflies
Tani Bunchō
- Date
- first half 19th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Japan, Asia Dimensions: 41 9/16 × 12 1/2 in. (105.57 × 31.75 cm) (image) 79 5/16 × 18 3/16 in. (201.45 × 46.2 cm) (mount, without roller)
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