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Irises

  • By Ogata Kōrin
  • Japan Edo period, 18th century
  • Pair of six-panel screens; ink and color on gold-foiled paper
  • h: 151.2cm w: 358.8cm each
  • [10301]

This pair of gold ground screens presents a splendid field of irises. This painting by Ogata Kōrin is one of the icons of Japanese painting history.

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