Squabbling Mynas above a Brook

Two dark ink-brushed birds with spread wings and long tails tangle in midair above a curving stream bank, their bodies twisted in a fierce struggle. Below, pale rocks, wispy grasses and a dark boulder frame the scene on a soft grey ground, with red seal marks at lower right.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th-16th century

Medium

Ink and color on paper

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

1988 × 2240 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art