Accession Number1970/2.154
TitleBirds in a Banana Tree
Artist(s)Xu Wei (HsObject Creation Date1521-1593Medium & Supportink and color on paperDimensions 43 ¾ in x 22 ¾ in (111.13 cm x 57.78 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. CarterSubject matterBird and flower (banana plant and birds)
Physical DescriptionA banana plant is shown with long and lush leaves. Behind it is a rock with grass growing from it. Three birds rest on the rock and the leaves of the banana tree. On the right-hand top lies the calligraphic inscription wrtten by the artist, along with his signature and seals.
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Keywords
calligraphy (process)