The Calamus
The Calamus
The Calamus
The Calamus

Currently not on view

The Calamus,

undated

Jin Nong 金農, 1687–1764
Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1977-11

Information

Title
The Calamus
Dates

undated

Maker
Jin Nong 金農
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions
Calligraphy: 161.5 x 35.5 cm. (63 9/16 x 14 in.) Mount: 245 x 56.4 cm. (96 7/16 x 22 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jeannette Shambaugh Elliott
Object Number
y1977-11
Place Made

Asia, China

Signatures
signed
Inscription
y
Marks/Labels/Seals
Seven characters in ink on label adhered to edge of rolled scroll
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing
Type
chinese painting styles, scroll paintings, hanging scrolls
Subject
calligraphy (visual work), calligraphy (writing)

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