Photo of collection object Thistle, Frog, Snail, Butterfly, and Dragonfly — Attributed to Sin Saimdang. Thistle, Frog, Snail, Butterfly, and Dragonfly, early 17th century. Album leaf; ink and color on silk, H. 27.4 x W. 20.9 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Louise Haskell Daly Fund and through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, unknown.

Thistle, Frog, Snail, Butterfly, and Dragonfly

early 17th century

Attributed to Sin Saimdang

1504 - 1551

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Attributed to Sin Saimdang
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Medium: Album leaf, Ink, color on silk
Locations: region: Korea
Period: Chosŏn Dynasty
Dimensions: H. 27.4 x W. 20.9 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Louise Haskell Daly Fund and through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art
Rights Statement: unknown
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