Black-Naped Oriole (Kōri), reprinted from the album A Compendium of Pictures of Birds Imported from Overseas (Kaihaku raikin zui)
1764 - 1824
Kitao Masayoshi
Japanese
Though the title identifies the bird as a Black-Naped Oriole, the Spotted Munia is depicted. Later edition originally published in album form in 1789.
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Edo period, 1615-1868