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Three Praying Mantises on a Stalk of Bamboo

20th century

Artists

Wu Changshi [Wu Ch'ang-shih]Artist
Classification
Paintings
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper; with inscription, signature, and seal, all purportedly of th artist; the square, red, intaglio seal reading "Chang Shi"
Culture
Chinese
Century
20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

29.5 x 36.8 cm (11 5/8 x 14 1/2 in.)

Provenance

Ex-collection: Kyle Edward Wilson, Jr., Alvin, Texas

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