Art & illustrationSelected 15 Sep 2026
Scholar Playing a Qin
Scholar Playing a Qin. album leaf; ink and color on silk.
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) · English
Artist unknown1800s
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Creator: Artist unknown
Cultural origin recorded by the museum: Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Work / edition: 1800s
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Selected for the Brief on 15 Sep 2026. This date records our selection, rather than when the work was created.
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