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Mustard Plant and ButterfliesEarly or middle Ming dynasty, about 1368-1550

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Vertical hanging scroll with painted silk panel depicting a flowering plant with dark and green leaves, cream blossoms, and three white butterflies on an amber-gold ground, framed by navy and gold brocade borders

Unknown, Mustard Plant and Butterflies, Early or middle Ming dynasty, about 1368-1550, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Caroline and Jarred Morse, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Mustard Plant and Butterflies
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early or middle Ming dynasty, about 1368-1550
Period
Early or Middle Ming dynasty
Medium
Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
Dimensions
16 3/8 x 13 3/4 in. (41.59 x 34.93 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Caroline and Jarred Morse
Accession Number
M.81.61.1
Classification
Paintings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art