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Poem Composed after Editing Jingan's Literary Works

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical scroll with black Chinese calligraphy on tan background. The calligraphy fills the entire scroll from top to bottom. The text is written in a cursive style. There are two small red seals, one in the top-left corner and one in the bottom-left corner. The scroll has a tan background with a darker tan border around it. The border is surrounded by a black frame on either side. The overall appearance suggests an ancient piece of Chinese art. The title of the piece is "Poem Composed after Editing Jingan's Literary Works". The artist is listed as "Unidentified artist".

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1576
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
301 × 624 px
Museum record:
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