Art & illustrationSelected 5 Oct 2026
Saying Farewell at Xunyang (Song of the Pipa)
Saying Farewell at Xunyang (Song of the Pipa). handscroll; ink and color on paper.
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) · English
Wen Boren (Chinese, 1502–1575)1500s
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Creator: Wen Boren (Chinese, 1502–1575)
Cultural origin recorded by the museum: China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Work / edition: 1500s
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Selected for the Brief on 5 Oct 2026. This date records our selection, rather than when the work was created.
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