Ogata Korin Iris and Bridge Metropolitan Museum of Art Postcard

This is a postcard featuring a detail from the famous six-panel screen 'Iris and Bridge' by Japanese artist Ogata Korin (1658–1716), rendered in mineral pigments and gold leaf on paper, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The striking composition showcases vibrant blue irises against a shimmering gold background crossed by a wooden plank bridge.

Condition: The card is in very good condition with light corner wear and minor softening at the tips. The reverse shows faint age toning but is otherwise clean with a handwritten Easter greeting in blue ink. The card measures 148 x 105 mm.

Philatelic & Publisher: Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Purchase, Louise Eldridge McBurney Gift, 1953, 53.7.1), with 'Printed in Japan' and serial number A4713-3 marked on the reverse. Unposted.

Message Summary: A warm Easter greeting from Joy to Jane, discussing family health updates, upcoming travel plans involving Cambridge finals and visits to Broome's and Brigg, and hoping for warmer weather after a long winter.

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