Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute: The Story of Lady Wenji, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown.

Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute: The Story of Lady Wenji, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown.

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Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute: The Story of Lady Wenji, early 15th century. Lady Wenji (Cai Yan) was abducted by barbarians c AD195 and spent twelve years among the Xiongnu people. The costumes in this scene are those of the Khitan people. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Cai Yan: Chinese: Poet, musician

Medium
  1. Ink, color, and gold on silk

Picture Type
  1. Handscrol

Category Hierarchy

Artistic Representations Cityscapes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4960x2392
File Size : 34,759kb


Aliases

  1. 1973.120.3
  1. DP213003_CRD.jpg
  1. 0950003195
  1. 1973.120.3
  1. 2-759-348
  1. 2759348

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