Prunus and Bamboo
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Prunus and Bamboo

TitlePrunus and Bamboo
ArtistLin Xue (Chinese, active early 17th century)
DateMing dynasty (1368–1644), 1621 14th century
MediumHanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper
Classificationhanging scroll
OriginChina China
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineSamuel M. Nickerson Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Prunus and Bamboo” is a work by Lin Xue (Chinese, active early 17th century), dated Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 1621. It is executed in hanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper and classified as hanging scroll. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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