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Song of the Stone Drums

Xianyu Shu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black Chinese calligraphy on beige background. The calligraphy is arranged in columns, with each column containing multiple lines of text. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style with varying line lengths and angles. There are two red seals, one on the top middle and one on the bottom right. The background has darker edges. The artwork is titled "Song of the Stone Drums" by Xianyu Shu.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1301
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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