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Photo of collection object Thistle, Frog, Snail, Butterfly, and Dragonfly

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: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink and 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
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