Black Pheasant and Swallows - Edo Period Ukiyo-e Print by Kōno Bairei #3042860 (License: Personal Use)

This 19th-century woodblock print by Kōno Bairei (1844-1895) depicts a male black pheasant (kiji) with vivid red facial wattles, iridescent plumage, and an elongated tail, set against sparse grasses. Two swallows (tsubame) soar dynamically to the right, their wings spread mid-flight, embodying seasonal transition and grace. Vertical Japanese inscriptions-likely haiku or tanka poems-frame the scene, enhancing its lyrical and aesthetic depth.

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