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Model Calligraphies from the “Hall of Three Rarities” (Sanxitang) and the "Collected Treasures of the Stony Moat” (Shiqu Baoji)

Various artists

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black, rectangular object with a crease down the middle, divided into four sections. The object is covered in white and red Chinese characters and symbols. The characters are written in calligraphy and vary in size and style. There are several seals or stamps with intricate designs throughout, some with characters inside. The background behind the object is white, with a shadow underneath it. The object appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly paper or silk. The overall design and layout of the characters and symbols suggest that it is a piece of traditional Chinese art. The object appears to be a model calligraphy. The image displays two sets of calligraphies from different collections.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of 18th century
Medium
Set of rubbings mounted in thirty-two albums; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 292 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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