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Falcon

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Measurements
Painting only: 56.1 x 22.1 cm (22 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.); Including mounting: 124.5 x 33.6 cm (49 x 13 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1982.27
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

This otsu-e painting depicts a hunting falcon, a lucky charm for a bountiful harvest.
A vertical hanging scroll features a falcon facing left. At the top, the head displays a hooked beak, yellow eye, and tuft. The body consists of gray plumage with black crescent patterns on the back and striped markings across the chest. At the center, a yellow claw grips a horizontal orange bar beside a looped cord. A long tail with dark bands extends downward against the plain background.

Falcon

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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