Photo of collection object Grasses and Insects: Dragonfly, Praying Mantis, Bumblebee — Kano Munenobu. Grasses and Insects: Dragonfly, Praying Mantis, Bumblebee, Momoyama period, mid to late 16th century. Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 75.8 x 18.5 cm (29 13/16 x 7 5/16 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, unknown.

Grasses and Insects: Dragonfly, Praying Mantis, Bumblebee

Momoyama period, mid to late 16th century

Kano Munenobu

1514 - 1562

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Kano Munenobu
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink, color on paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Momoyama Period
Dimensions: 75.8 x 18.5 cm (29 13/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer
Rights Statement: unknown
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