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Bunian Tu

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Written by: Hiroshi De LucaEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 845277
Yan Liben

Bunian Tu

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byThe Palace Museum
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Artist / MakerYan Liben
Date700
Culture / OriginTang dynasty
Mediumsilk
Genreink and color painting, history painting
TypePainting
CollectionThe Palace Museum
LocationThe Palace Museum
About the Artist

BiographyYan Liben (600–673) — Tang dynasty painter (c. 600-673).Yan Liben worked as painter, court official, civil servant, calligrapher, architect and poet and is associated with Tang dynasty. Their documented life spans the years 600 to 673, born in Chang'an.Disciplinespainter, court official, civil servant, calligrapher, architect, poetBorn600, Chang'anDied673NationalityTang dynastySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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