Letter by Li Zhi
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Letter by Li Zhi

TitleLetter by Li Zhi
ArtistBada Shanren (Zhu Da)
Datedated 1702 18th century
MediumFolding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on paper
ClassificationCalligraphy
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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