Peregrine Falcon - Kōno Bairei Meiji Era Bird Art Print

Kōno Bairei's Peregrine Falcon will grace your walls like a feathered emissary from Meiji-era Japan. This kacho-e print, plucked from the 1913 Barei Gakan, isn't just bird art—it's an ornithological revolution. Like ukiyo-e tradition taking flight, soaring into Western-influenced realism.

Bairei's brush conjures a falcon so lifelike, you'll swear you hear wingbeats. The creamy backdrop sets the stage for a plumage pageant: velvety black crown, sun-kissed breast feathers, and wing coverts kissed by ethereal blue. That penetrating gaze, ringed in blazing orange-red, challenges you to look deeper. This isn't just decor; it's a portal to Japan's artistic metamorphosis.

Bairei's falcon embodies the Meiji spirit—proud tradition embracing bold new horizons. Hang this print, and you'll own a slice of history: the moment Japanese art spread its wings and soared into modernity. For connoisseurs of Asian wildlife art, this is your chance to capture the pinnacle of Meiji-period avian illustration.

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• Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.

• Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.

• True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper

• Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.

• FSC® certified: every tree's replaced, worker's treated fairly & local community's rights respected.

Timeless statements

• Chevron cut FSC® certified wooden frames.

• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.

• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade mount board. Just like you see in art galleries and museums.

3 distinctive colors

Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.

White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.

Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

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Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.

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4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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