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Quatrain on spring’s radiance

Empress Yang Meizi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a circular piece of paper with Chinese calligraphy on it. The circle is centered on a white background. The paper is light brown and has a rough texture. * The circle contains 24 lines of Chinese characters written in black ink. * The characters are arranged in four columns of six lines each. * There are five red seals or stamps around the edge of the circle, one in each corner and one on the bottom left. * The seals are square with intricate designs and patterns inside them. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a piece of traditional Chinese art, possibly a poem or quote written in calligraphy. The use of a circular shape and the inclusion of red seals add to its aesthetic appeal.

Artwork Details

Date
early 13th century
Medium
Round fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 551 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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