Object Title | Birds and Prunus Tree |
Object Number | C95 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China |
Creator | Lu Ji |
Period | Qing Dynasty | Ming Dynasty |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Silk |
Technique | Painted |
Iconography | Birds | Prune Tree |
Description | Birds and Prunus Tree. Signature of Lü Ji, 呂紀 (Lu Chi), active during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) however it is probably a 19th century copy. Color painting on silk. Lu Ji was an imperial artist of the Ming Dynasty. He had particular skill in painting birds and flowers. Flourished 1488-1506 CE. Poor quality. |
Height | 140 cm |
Width | 79 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from C. T. Loo, 1915 |
Other Number | Getz 40 - Other Number |
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