Couplet
Couplet
Couplet
Couplet
Couplet
Couplet

Currently not on view

Couplet,

undated

Shen Zengzhi 沈曾植, 1850–1922
Chinese
late Qing dynasty, 1644–1912 | Modern period, 1912–present
y1981-45 a-b

Information

Title
Couplet
Dates

undated

Maker
Shen Zengzhi 沈曾植
Medium
Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper
Dimensions
Calligraphy (a): 132 x 32.5 cm. (51 15/16 x 12 13/16 in.) Calligraphy (b): 132.5 x 32.5 cm. (52 3/16 x 12 13/16 in.) Mount (each): 170 x 38.5 cm. (66 15/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. M. Lo, in honor of Prof. Wen C. Fong
Object Number
y1981-45 a-b
Place Made

Asia, China

Signatures
signed
Inscription
yes
Marks/Labels/Seals
Characters in ink on each label adhered to edge of rolled scrolls
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing, modern Chinese styles and periods
Type
chinese painting styles, scroll paintings, hanging scrolls
Subject
poems, poetry, calligraphy (writing), calligraphy (visual work)

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