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Poem by Tao Yuanming, "Drinking Wine
- Museum No.
- BK343
Photo No：812-20428-1
Color type：Color
| Title | Poem by Tao Yuanming, "Drinking Wine |
|---|---|
| Designation | |
| Artist | Wen Zhengming |
| Category | Calligraphy (B), Chinese Calligraphy, Poetry |
| Country | China |
| Period | Ming |
| Century | 16th |
| Year | 1554 |
| Quantity | |
| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Height 27.9cm Width 391.5cm |
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| Signature/Seals Etc | |
| Donor | Ueno Seiichi |
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This is a manuscript of a poem, "Drinking Wine," by Chinese poet Tao Yuanming (365-427), copied on silk by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559). The colophon reveals that Zhengming produced this calligraphy in his later years, when he was leading a serene life in his hometown of Suzhou, after having retired from a government post. It is a masterpiece of calligraphy, displaying a mature style that is representative of skillful cursive writing.
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