Banana Leaves
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Banana Leaves

TitleBanana Leaves
ArtistItō Jakuchū 伊藤若冲
Date1790s 18th century
MediumHanging scroll; ink on paper
ClassificationPaintings
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineMary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2020
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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