Calligraphy

Attributed to Dong Qichang, 1555–1636

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Calligraphy, 1555–1636. Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper.

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Museum title: Calligraphy
Artist: Attributed to Dong Qichang (Chinese, 1555-1636)
Date: 1555–1636
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper
Dimensions: Upper width: 20 1/2" Lower width: 9 1/4" Rib length: 6-11/16"
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson Endowment Fund
Image license: CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record: Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1555–1636

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