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Orchids

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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 1004830
Ma Lin

Orchids

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byMetropolitan Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerMa Lin
Date1238
Culture / OriginChina
TypePainting
CollectionMetropolitan Museum of Art
LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art
About the Artist

BiographyMa Lin (1180–1256) — Chinese artist (1180-1256).Ma Lin worked as painter and is associated with China and Song dynasty. Their documented life spans the years 1180 to 1256.DisciplinespainterBorn1180Died1256NationalityChina, Song dynastySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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