The Crane's Universe

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The Crane's Universe

Alternate Title: 十洲三島鶴乾坤
Descriptive: (Ten islets and three islands form the crane's universe)
Japan, late 17th century - early 18th century
Drawings; calligraphy
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Image: 50 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (129.2 x 27.0 cm); Mount: 78 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (199.4 x 29.2 cm)
Gift of Charles and Colleen Cobb (AC1992.230.2)
Not currently on public view

Exhibition history

  • Japanese Painting: Calligraphy and Image Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, September 13, 2007 - February 9, 2008