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The Red Cliff Ode, by Su Dongpo (1036-1101)

Zhang Ruitu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two brown paper panels with black Chinese calligraphy, each panel has a red seal stamp in the bottom-right corner. The panels are surrounded by a light blue border, then a beige border. The calligraphy on the left panel is arranged in two columns, and the calligraphy on the right panel is arranged in three columns.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Album of sixteen calligraphies; ink on tan-coated paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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