This handscroll tells the story of the exile and return to power of Chonger, duke of the ancient state of Jin. Driven from his home by a succession crisis, Chonger spent nineteen years in exile seeking support from other states before returning in triumph to assume the title Duke of Jin in 636 BCE. Though unsigned, the painting has long been attributed to the court painter Li Tang, who served in both the Northern and Southern Song painting academies. The calligraphy, executed in the style of Emperor Gaozong, was probably written by a scribe on his behalf.
#7703. Duke Wen of Jin Recovering His State, Part 1
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7703. Duke Wen of Jin Recovering His State, Part 1
7704. Duke Wen of Jin Recovering His State, Part 2
Wang Jiqian 王季遷 (C. C. Wang, 1907–2003) 震澤王氏季遷收藏印 懷雲樓鋻賞書畫之記
Unidentified: 世家 合同
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Ding Huikang Chinese, Shanghai (before 1949)
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