Watercolor of musician playing paiban

Chinese

late 18th century

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Title: Watercolor of musician playing paiban
Date: late 18th century
Geography: China
Culture: Chinese
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 43.2 x 35.6 x 1.3cm (17 x 14 x 1/2in.)
Classification: Works on Paper
Credit Line: Gift of Lawrence Creshkoff, 1990
Object Number: 1990.289.9
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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