Herons and water plants
1368-1644
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1893.32
Tags
About this artwork
Depicts herons among various water plants, including lily pads and lotus plants, on the shore of a body of water. No seals, inscriptions or labels. Stained ivory roller knobs.
About the Artist
Unknown
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