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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1931.212
Title
Portrait of a Chinese Official, Perhaps Shang Lu (1414-1486)
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting, album leaf
Date
15th century
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/206510

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Album leaf; ink and colors on silk
Dimensions
H. 35.5 x W. 25 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: upper right, Chinese, translates as: "Grand Secretary of the Palace of Respectful Caution and concurrent Minister of Personnel holding the honorary title of Senior Tutor to the Heir Apparent, Optimus in all three examinations leading to the rank of Presented Scholar, and posthumously honored with the title of Cultured and Resolute." [Translation provided by Professor Timothy Brook]

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross
Accession Year
1931
Object Number
1931.212
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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