The Nymph of the Lo River

Chinese

British Museum

13th-14th Century

A horizontal roll of silk, woven and embroidered. The work of two hands, 13th century Sung and early Ming. 'The Nymph of the Lo River', illustrating scenes from a poem. A boat on the river, rocks, nymphs, mountains, etc. based on a design by Ku K'ai-chih (4th century).

• Medium: embroidered silk
• Dimensions: 322 x 53 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1000 ( Total: £3,500)
• ArtFunded in: 1930
• Vendor: Yamanaka & Company

Provenance

A Chinese collection

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