Flower-Vase of Horn and a Butterfly 1757 - 1820

"Flower-Vase of Horn and a Butterfly" is a Japanese painting created by Kubo Shunman between 1757 and 1820. The painting depicts a delicate butterfly with wings outstretched, hovering above a horn-shaped vase, rendered in subtle washes of grey and pink. The artwork, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, reflects the refined aesthetic of the Rinpa school, characterized by meticulous detail and elegant compositions.