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Thousand Word Classic

Zhang Bi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of aged paper with black calligraphy writing. The paper is a light brown color with darker brown spots scattered throughout. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be in a traditional style. The writing is densely packed, covering most of the paper's surface. The text is written in rows that run horizontally across the image. The characters are written in varying sizes and styles, with some being larger and more elaborate than others. The overall effect is one of intricate beauty and historical significance. The title of the work is "Thousand Word Classic" and it is attributed to the artist Zhang Bi.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1478
Medium:
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 284 px
Museum record:
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