Swallow 1636 - 1713

This three-part hanging scroll, known as "Swallow", was created by Kano Tsunenobu in the 17th century. The artwork depicts a single bird, a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture, perched on a lotus leaf, a symbol of purity and enlightenment. The scroll is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The use of ink and wash on paper reflects the artist's skill and precision, capturing the subtle details of the bird's feathers and the delicate texture of the lotus leaf. The scroll's dimensions are 35 1/8 × 11 5/16 inches (89.2 × 28.8 cm), with the overall mounting dimensions being 68 1/8 × 15 1/4 inches (173 × 38.7 cm).