Ode to the Pomegranate and Melon Vine
Date15th Century
Object PlaceChina, East Asia, Asia
MediumWatercolor and ink on paper
ClassificationsPaintings
Dimensions29 3/4 × 58 5/8 inches (75.57 × 148.91 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Whitcomb
Terms
Object number40.161
DescriptionOn the bottom third of the paper is a branch-like vine with bluish leaves and orange highlights. The branch leads from the left edge of the paper, growing toward the right. Above, in calligraphy is the poem "Ode to the Pomegranate" by Wang Ao (Ngao), Great Minister of Wou Ying Tien, Minister of Finance and Preceptor of the Prince.On View
Not on viewCollections
- Asian Art Department Highlights
Locations
- (not entered) Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Stairwell, B
16th Century
1634
1590/1600
1923
1923
1821
