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Calligraphy

Wang Maolin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Semi-circular fan with 26 pleats, made of light-brown material resembling bamboo or wood, with black calligraphy writing covering the surface. The text is written in rows, with each row containing multiple characters. Two small red seals are present on the lower left side of the fan. The background is a plain off-white color. Calligraphy by Wang Maolin.

Artwork Details

Medium
Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 280 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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