Preface written for Zhang Zhongxun's manuscript of Biographies of Eminent Monks
Rectangular gray and white image with Chinese characters. Vertical dark gray rectangle in center with 5 white characters. Surrounding areas have lighter and darker gray patches with numerous white Chinese characters. Vertical white line on left side. Image on brown background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- Ink on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 422 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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