File:Zhou Maoshu Appreciating Lotuses.jpg

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Artist	Kanō Masanobu
Title	English: Zhou Maoshu Appreciating Lotuses 日本語: 周茂叔愛蓮図 (しゅうもしゅくあいれんず) Français : Zhou Maoshu appréciant des lotus 한국어: 주무숙사랑연그림
Date	15th century
Medium	English: Ink and light colour on paper
Dimensions	84.5 × 33 cm (33.3 × 13 in)
Current location	Kyushu National Museum
Current location	English: Dazaifu, Japan
Notes	English: A hanging scroll painted by Kanō Masanobu. The scroll has been designated as National Treasure of Japan in the category paintings.
Source/Photographer	Tokyo National Museum, Emuseum

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