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album
;
calligraphy
;
rubbing
Object Type
album
calligraphy
rubbing
Museum number
1925,0406,0.17
Title
Object:
東方朔畫贊碑帖
Description
Album of rubbings. Wooden covers. Calligraphy attributed to Yan Zhenqing.
Producer name
Attributed to:
Yan Zhenqing
Cultures/periods
Tang dynasty
Production date
618-906
(Calligraphy attributed to Yan Zhenqing, rubbing made later)
Production place
Made in:
China
Materials
paper
Technique
rubbing
(8 Dec 2017 Previously thought to be painted)
Dimensions
Height:
29 centimetres
Width:
17.60 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
calligraphy
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Messrs Stevens
Acquisition date
1925
Department
Asia
Registration number
1925,0406,0.17
Additional IDs
Asia painting number:
Ch.Ptg.Add.31
(Chinese Painting Additional Number)