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Illustrations and Explanations on Correct Cultivation

Jiao Hong Chinese
Ding Yunpeng Chinese

1590–1600

Not on view

This book, compiled by Jiao Hong and illuminated by Ding Yunpeng, illustrates sixty exemplary deeds carried out by historical political figures for the moral instruction of the then heir apparent, Zhu Changluo (r. 1620). The image displayed here tells the story of “Removing Dried Fish from among the Delicacies,” in which the future King Wu (d. 1043 B.C.) of the Zhou dynasty is informed by the bearded tutor Taigong Wang that his craving for dried fish was inappropriate for someone of his status.

Illustrations and Explanations on Correct Cultivation, Jiao Hong (Chinese, 1541–1620), Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper, China — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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Title: Illustrations and Explanations on Correct Cultivation

Artist: Jiao Hong (Chinese, 1541–1620)

Artist: Ding Yunpeng (Chinese, 1547–ca. 1621)

Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Date: 1590–1600

Culture: China

Medium: Woodblock-printed book; ink on paper

Dimensions: Image: 9 13/16 x 10 3/4 in. (25 x 27.3 cm)
Overall: 12 3/16 x 12 5/8 in. (31 x 32.1 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum

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