A GROUP OF RUBBINGS FROM THE WU FAMILY SHRINE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY

ink on paper, rubbings of carved images dating to the mid-second century, of legendary rulers, parables of filial piety and loyalty, historical and mythological stories, scenes of feasting, homage, processions, omens, and other figural and decorative designs are taken from the pictorial stones, steles, and gate-pillars known as the 'Wu family shrines,' unmounted, box (40)

Collection of Margaret Wentworth Owings (1914-1999).
Oakland Museum of Art, Oakland California.

Overall in good condition with some slight staining, minor tears to the edges and some with pinholes to the corners.
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