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Poems by Famous Literati in Nanjing

Liu Xiang Chinese
16th–17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Poems by Famous Literati in Nanjing
  • Artist: Liu Xiang (Chinese, active mid-17th century)
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Date: 16th–17th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 38 9/16 x 10 3/16 in. (97.9 x 25.9 cm)
    Overall: 72 1/4 x 18 3/16 in. (183.5 x 46.2 cm)
    Overall with knobs: 72 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. (183.5 x 54 cm)
  • Classification: Calligraphy
  • Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
  • Object Number: 1989.363.87
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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