Fragmentary 1000-character essay written in cursive script in the Tang dynasty
Gray and black book with worn and aged appearance. The cover features a vertical black stripe down the center with four white Chinese characters. The background of the cover has a faded image of cursive writing. The spine of the book on the left side appears worn and damaged. The book is set against a white background. The title and artist are: Fragmentary 1000-character essay written in cursive script in the Tang dynasty.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Ink on paper
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 424 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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