Calligraphy

Liang Dingfen

Qing dynasty (1644-1912)

Titles Calligraphy (Proper)
Artist Liang Dingfen, Chinese, 1858 - 1919
Medium ink on silk
Dimensions 7 11/16 in. Diam. (19.5 cm)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds from the Endowed Fund for Acquisitions and the Birmingham Asian Art Society, 1988.82.204
Work Type fan painting, calligraphy
Classification Paintings

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