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Title

Poem in running script

Artist

Bao Jun

China

1797 – 1851

Alternate image of Poem in running script by Bao Jun
Alternate image of Poem in running script by Bao Jun
Alternate image of Poem in running script by Bao Jun
Alternate image of Poem in running script by Bao Jun
Alternate image of Poem in running script by Bao Jun
Alternate image of Poem in running script by Bao Jun
  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    China
    Period
    Qing dynasty 1644 - 1911 → China
    Media categories
    Scroll , Calligraphy
    Materials used
    set of six hanging scrolls; ink on paper
    Dimensions
    197.8 x 327.0 cm overall (variable) :

    a - scroll, 137.2 x 47.5 cm

    b - scroll, 137.2 x 47.5 cm

    c - scroll, 137.2 x 47.5 cm

    d - scroll, 137.2 x 47.5 cm

    e - scroll, 137.2 x 47.5 cm

    f - scroll, 137.2 x 47.5 cm

    Credit
    Gift of Dr. James Hayes 2009
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    195.2009.a-f
    Copyright

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    Artist information
    Bao Jun

    Works in the collection

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  • About

    Bao Jun was a native of Zhuhai in Guangdong province. He received his 'jinshi' degree in 1823, earning first place, and then became the member of the Hanlin Academy. He served as a ranking official at the Ministry of Punishments. He was considered a renowned calligrapher and poet in the Guangdong region.

    Asian Art Department, AGNSW, April 2009.

  • Places

    Where the work was made

    China