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A Diplomatic Mission to the Jin

Yang Bangji

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Horizontal scroll painting on a beige background, depicting a landscape with mountains, trees, and a house. The painting features a group of people on camels and horses in the lower left corner. In the center, two tall palm trees stand on either side of a hut with a conical roof. The scene is rendered in shades of brown, with darker tones used for shadows and outlines. Seven red seals are stamped vertically on the right edge. The overall style is characteristic of traditional Chinese art. Title: A Diplomatic Mission to the Jin Artist: Yang Bangji.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 1150s
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 202 px
Public Domain
Yes
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