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Works of Art (72)
Amitabha Triad, Koryô dynasty, ca. 13th century, Unidentified artist, Korea, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (30.76.298)  
 
Bamboo in Wind, Ming dynasty, ca. 1460, Xia Chang, China
Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1989.235.1)
 
 
Brahma (Pômch’ôn), Chosôn dynasty, Unidentified artist, Korean, Hanging scroll, ink and color on hemp (21.57)  
 
Buddhist Sage, dated 1928, Wang Zhen (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper (1986.267.156) 
 
Classic of Filial Piety, Northern Song dynasty, ca. 1085, Li Gonglin (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on silk (1996.479)  
 
Couplet, dated 1867, Zhao Zhiqian (Chinese), Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper (2000.345.1,2) 
 
Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan), Kamakura period, 14th century, Unidentified artist, Kyoto, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, gold, and color on silk (12.134.10)  
 
Dragon Pine, Ming dynasty, ca. 1400, Wu Boli (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1984.475.3)  
 
Elegant Gathering in the Apricot Garden, Ming dynasty, ca. 1437, After Xie Huan, China, Handscroll; ink and color on silk (1989.141.3)  
 
Emperor Guan, Qing dynasty, Unidentified Artist, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk (2001.442) 
 
Finches and Bamboo, Northern Song dynasty, Emperor Huizong (Chinese), Handscroll; ink and color on silk (1981.278)  
 
Fireflies over the Uji River by Moonlight, Meiji period, Suzuki Shonen (Japanese), Hanging scroll; ink, gold, and color on silk (1979.72) 
 
Fish and Rocks, Qing dynasty, dated 1699, Bada Shanren (Zhu Da) (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1989.363.137) 
 
Fisherman, Yuan dynasty, ca. 1350, Wu Zhen (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on paper (1989.363.33)  
 
Fragment of A Long Tale for an Autumn Night, Nanbokucho period, late 14th century, Japan, Ink and color on paper (2005.312)  
 
Genealogical scroll, 17th century; Ottoman, Turkey, Inks and gilt on paper, silk (67.272) 
 
Grapevine and Squirrels, Chosôn dynasty, early 19th century, Korea, Hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper (1987.195) 
 
Grapevine in the Wind, Chosôn dynasty, Unidentified artist, Korean, Hanging scroll, ink on silk (1994.439)  
 
Grazing Horse, dated 1932, Xu Beihong (Chinese); Qi Baishi (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Inscribed by the artist and by Qi Baishi (1986.267.192) 
 
Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Shrine (Kitano Tenjin Engi), Kamakura period, 13th century, Unidentified artist, Japan, Handscroll; ink and color on paper (25.224a–e)  
 
Illustrated sutra of The Miracles of Kannon, Kamakura period, dated 1257, Unidentified artist, Japan, Handscroll; ink, color, and gold on paper (53.7.3) 
 
Kshitigarbha (Chijang), Koryô dynasty, Unidentified artist, Korea, Hanging scroll; gold and color on silk (29.160.32)  
 
Kumano shrine mandala, Nanbokucho period (1336–92), Japan, Hanging scroll: ink, color, and gold on silk (2006.521)  
 
Lady Suhui and Her Verse Puzzle, Ming (1368–1644) or Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, China, Handscroll; ink and color on silk (33.167) 
 
Landscapes in the Style of An Kyôn: Evening Bell from Mist-Shrouded Temple and Autumn Moon over Lake Dongting, Chosôn dynasty, Unidentified artist, Korean, Pair of hanging scrolls, ink on silk (1987.278a)  
 
Landscapes in the Style of An Kyôn: Evening Bell from Mist-Shrouded Temple and Autumn Moon over Lake Dongting, Chosôn dynasty, Unidentified artist, Korean, Pair of hanging scrolls, ink on silk (1987.278b)  
 
Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao Entering the Tiantai Mountains, Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), Zhao Cangyun (Chinese), Handscroll: ink on paper (2005.494.1)  
 
Living Aloft: Master Liu's Retreat, dated 1543, Wen Zhengming (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper (L.2001.85.2) 
 
Narcissus, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), Zhao Mengjian (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on paper (1973.120.4)  
 
Night-Shining White, Tang dynasty, 8th century, Han Gan (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on paper (1977.78)  
 
Old Trees, Level Distance, Northern Song dynasty, Guo Xi (Chinese), Handscroll; ink and color on silk (1981.276)  
 
One Hundred Horses, datable to 1728, Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) (Italian), China, Handscroll; ink on paper (1991.134) 
 
Orchids and Rocks, Muromachi period (1392–1573), Gyokuen Bompo (Japanese), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1975.268.38)  
 
Palace Banquet, Unidentified Artist (10th century), Chinese, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (L.1997.24.2) 
 
Planting Chrysanthemums, Ming dynasty Lu Zhi (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and pale color on paper (1986.266.3)  
 
Plum Branch, Chosôn dynasty, 1888, Yi Yu-wôn (Korean), Hanging scroll, ink on paper (1990.230) 
 
Plum, Bamboo, and Rock, 1942, Xu Beihong (Chinese), Hanging scroll: ink and color on paper (2005.509.13)  
 
Poem of Farewell to Liu Man, Song dynasty, 12th century, Yelü Chucai (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on paper (1989.363.17)  
 
Poem page mounted as a hanging scroll, Momoyama period, dated 1606, Painting by Tawaraya Sotatsu (Japanese); Calligraphy by Hon'ami Koetsu (Japanese), Ink on paper decorated with gold and silver (1975.268.59) 
 
Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River, Northern Song Dynasty, ca. 1100, Mi Fu (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on paper (1984.174)  
 
Portrait of an Old Lady, Zude, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (59.49.2)  
 
Portrait of Sôsan Taesa (Ch’ônghodang, 1520–1604), Chosôn dynasty, 17th century, Unidentified artist, Korea, Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk (59.19) 
 
Portrait of the Artist's Great Grand Uncle Yizhai at the Age of Eighty-Five, Ming dynasty, dated xiyou (1561 or 1621), Zude, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (59.49.1)  
 
Portrait of the Imperial Bodyguard Zhanyinbao, Qing dynasty, dated 1760, Unidentified Artist, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (1986.206) 
 
Red Friend, Lan Ying (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper (1979.26) 
 
Section from the "Book of the Dead" of Nany, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, reigns of Psensennes I–II, ca. 1040–945 B.C., Egyptian; Western Thebes, Painted and inscribed papyrus (30.3.31)  
 
Segment of a Daihokobutsu Kegongyo (Avatamsaka Sutra), Nara period, ca. 744, Unidentified artist, Japan, Silver ink on indigo paper (1981.75)  
 
Simple Retreat, Yuan dynasty, ca. 1370, Wang Meng (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper (L.1997.24.8)  
 
"Six Horses," late 12th or early 13th century and 14th century, China, Handscroll; ink and color on paper (1989.363.5) 
 
Sixteen Luohans, Ming dynasty, dated 1591, Wu Bin, China, Handscroll; ink and color on paper (1986.266.4)  
 
Splashed-color Landscape, dated 1965, Zhang Daqian (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper (1986.267.361) 
 
Spring Offerings, dated 1919, Wu Changshi (Wu Changshuo) (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Signed: "Anji Wu Changshi in his seventy-sixth year" (1988.324.2) 
 
Stately Pines on Mount Hua, ca. 1972, Shi Lu (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1986.267.351) 
 
Su Dongpo in Straw Hat and Wooden Shoes, Muromachi period, second half of 15th century, Artist Unknown, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1975.268.39)  
 
Summer Mountains, Northern Song dynasty, 11th century, Attributed to Qu Ding (Chinese), Handscroll; ink and pale color on silk (1973.120.1)  
 
Taima mandala, Kamakura period, 12th–14th century, Unidentified artist, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk (57.156.6)  
 
Tale of a Strange Marriage, Edo period, ca. 1858, Ukita Ikkei (Japanese), Handscroll; ink and color on paper (57.156.7)  
 
The Kangxi Emperor's Southern Tour, Scroll Three: Ji'nan to Mount Tai, Qing dynasty, datable to 1691–98, Wang Hui (Chinese), and assistants, Handscroll; ink and color on silk (1979.5) 
 
The Palace of Nine Perfections, Qing dynasty, dated 1691, Yuan Jiang (Chinese), Set of twelve hanging scrolls; ink and color on silk (1982.125) 
 
The Qianlong Emperor's Southern Inspection Tour, Scroll Six: Suzhou, Qing dynasty, dated 1770, Xu Yang (Chinese), China, Handscroll; ink and color on silk (1988.350) 
 
The Sixteen Luohans, Qing dynasty, dated 1667, Shitao (Zhu Ruoji) (Chinese), China, Handscroll; ink on paper (1985.227.1) 
 
Twin Pines, Level Distance, Yuan dynasty, ca. 1300, Zhao Mengfu (Chinese), Handscroll: ink on paper (1973.120.5)  
 
Two Hawks in a Thicket, Ming dynasty, 15th century, Lin Liang, China, Hanging scroll; ink and pale color on silk (1993.385)  
 
Wakamiya of the Kasuga Shrine, Kamakura period, 13th century, Unidentified artist, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold leaf on silk (1997.113) 
 
Wangchuan Villa, Qing dynasty, dated 1711, Wang Yuanqi (Chinese), Handscroll; ink and color on paper (1977.80) 
 
Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara, Koryô dynasty, early 14th century, Unidentified artist, Korea, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (14.76.6)  
 
Welcoming Descent of Amida and Twenty-five Bodhisattvas, Nanbokucho period, late 14th century, Unidentified artist, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk (42.25.37)  
 
Whiling Away the Summer, Qing dynasty, dated 1679, Wu Li (Chinese), Handscroll; ink on paper (1977.81) 
 
Wild Geese Descending to Sandbar, Chosôn dynasty, Unidentified artist, Korean, Hanging scroll, ink on silk (1992.337)  
 
Wooded Mountains at Dusk, Qing dynasty, dated 1666, Kuncan (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper (1989.363.129) 
 
Woods and Valleys of Mount Yu, Yuan dynasty, dated 1372, Ni Zan (Chinese), Hanging scroll; ink on paper (1973.120.8)  
 
Yukihira and the Salt Maidens, Edo period, ca. 1716–35, Okumura Masanobu (Japanese), Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk (1975.268.126) 
 
Thematic Essays (20)