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Calligraphy

Yu Dongru

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A semicircular piece of light brown paper or silk with black Chinese calligraphy written on it. The calligraphy covers the entire surface in a dense arrangement. A small red seal or stamp is located on the bottom left. The background behind the semicircular piece is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
598 × 278 px
Museum record:
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