Art & illustrationSelected 16 Sep 2026
Zhi and Xu's Pure Conversation
Zhi and Xu's Pure Conversation. Hanging scroll; ink on paper.
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) · English
Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585–after 1664)1643
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Creator: Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585–after 1664)
Cultural origin recorded by the museum: China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Work / edition: 1643
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Selected for the Brief on 16 Sep 2026. This date records our selection, rather than when the work was created.
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