Calligraphy
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Calligraphy

TitleCalligraphy
ArtistAttributed to Dong Qichang (Chinese, 1555-1636)
Date1555–1636 16th century
MediumFolding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper
Classificationalbum leaf
OriginChina China
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineMr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson Endowment Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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