Ink Rubbing
early 20th century (made), 6th century (made)
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These sixteen ink rubbings are from the Diamond Sutra, a Buddhist text that has been carved into the cliff face of Mount Tai in Shandong province, China. Over 2700 characters were carved into the rock, covering a total area of 1987 square metres. The sutra was carved during the 6th century, while the ink rubbing was made in the early 20th century. Ink rubbings like these were collected and appreciated as examples of early styles of calligraphy.
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Materials and techniques | Ink rubbing on paper |
Brief description | Ink rubbing on paper, from Diamond Sutra, Mount Tai, China, early 20th century |
Physical description | Ink rubbing on paper |
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Content description | character for xi (west) in clerical script. |
Credit line | Given by Professor Roderick Whitfield |
Object history | Roderick Whitfield acquired this group of rubbings through David Newman around 1985. According to David Newman, they were the property of an elderly English lady who had acquired them in the 1930s. |
Literary reference | The Diamond Sutra |
Summary | These sixteen ink rubbings are from the Diamond Sutra, a Buddhist text that has been carved into the cliff face of Mount Tai in Shandong province, China. Over 2700 characters were carved into the rock, covering a total area of 1987 square metres. The sutra was carved during the 6th century, while the ink rubbing was made in the early 20th century. Ink rubbings like these were collected and appreciated as examples of early styles of calligraphy. |
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Accession number | FE.70:11-2016 |
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Record created | August 8, 2016 |
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