CalligraphyChinese19th century

Calligraphy Recording the Words of Zhu Wengong

early 19th century

Artists

Hu Mochi [Hu Mo-ch'ih]Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on yellow satin

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 201 x W. 39.5 cm (79 1/8 x 15 9/16 in.)

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