Xie Chufang, Fascination of Nature, 1321, British Museum, Art Funded 1998
British Museum
Handscroll painting depicting insects and plant life with calligraphic frontispiece.
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Title of artwork, date
Fascination of Nature, 1321
Date supported
1998
Medium and material
Ink & colour on silk
Dimensions
28.1 x 661 cm
Grant
198000
Total cost
380000
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