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Written by: Yasemin EkinciResearcher · Asian Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 30080
Fachang MuqiSwallow and Lotus
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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A swallow with wings spread in flight soars above a lush lotus blossom, which rises above two broad leaves and grassy shoots.
| Artist / Maker | Fachang Muqi |
|---|---|
| Date | mid-1200s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink on silk |
| Dimensions | Image: 91.8 x 47 cm (36 1/8 x 18 1/2 in.); Mounted: 195.5 x 63.6 cm (76 15/16 x 25 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
active mid-13th century Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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