Dong Qichang 1555 - 1636

Painting: signed Xuanzai and with one seal of the artist
Calligraphy: signed Dong Qichang and with three seals of the artist
Titleslip by Chikuda Anan (1865-1928) and with one seal of his
Frontispiece by Luo Zhenyu (1866-1940), dated guihai (1923) and with two seals of his
with four collector's seals of Tang Huai (active in 18^th century) in total
Inscription on the wooden box by Chikuda Anan, dated jiazi (1924) and with one seal of his

Frontispiece: in general good condition Painting: - minor cracks at the beginning and at the end of the painting - small area of the paper bears different reflection under the natural light, possibly oil stains - paper surface slightly abraded and gold dust rushed Calligraphy: - minor paper loss, where a few characters are partially obliterated, mostly restored - minor cracks at the end of the scroll
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