Pomegranates by Unknown Artist. A detailed painting on aged silk depicting a pale bird perched on a thorny branch with several ripe pomegranates, some split open to reveal seeds.
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Pomegranates

Unknown Artist

1639 · Medium Not Listed

A delicate 17th-century East Asian nature study featuring a bird among ripening pomegranates on a muted, aged silk background.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Flexible across centered walls, shelves, and gallery groupings
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Rich brown

About the piece

Dating to 1639, this elegant painting captures a moment of stillness in nature. A pale bird rests upon a thorny branch laden with pomegranates, their skins split to reveal the jewel-like seeds within. The work is characteristic of traditional East Asian bird-and-flower painting, utilizing a sophisticated palette of earth tones and subtle pinks that feel timeless and refined.