Kesi tapestry of calligraphy by Dong Qichang, copying letters from the Four Masters of the Northern Song
Dong Qichang
(Chinese, 1555–1636)
1735–96
Medium/TechniqueDyed blue-black and undyed silk yarns in weft-faced tabby-weave fabric utilizing the kesi tapestry technique to create calligraphy.
Dimensions29.5 x 289.5 cm (11 5/8 x 114 in.)
Credit LineCharles Bain Hoyt Fund
Accession number2005.193
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Not on viewClassificationsCalligraphy
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3rd-4th century AD
4th–5th century
4th–5th century A.D.
550-725
4th–6th century A.D.
4th–5th century
late 3rd to 4th century AD