Quails and Bamboo, mid 15th century, Attributed to Jin Shi, Chinese, 46-1/2 x 20-11/16 in. ( x cm), Ink on silk, China, 15th century, Two quails perch on a rock beneath overhanging chrysanthemums at the foot of towering bamboo and fragrant osmanthus. Both the chrysanthemum and osmanthus blossom in autumn, suggesting that this painting was meant to hang during the fall season. Interestingly, a strain of red osmanthus with intense fragrance was developed during the early Ming dynasty at Jin's birthplace

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