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Handscroll

Handscroll
1558-1635 (made)

A game of Polo as played by Mongol riders on Tartar ponies.It is based on the original painting of the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368). The name of the artist, Li Lin has probably been added by a later hand.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Horizontal Scroll
  • Storage Box
TitleHandscroll
Materials and techniques
Handscroll ink and colours on silk
Brief description
Pap, China, paintings and drawings. Handscroll, mongol horsemen playing polo, ink and colours on silk, Li Lin, 1558-1635+
Physical description
A game of Polo as played by Mongol riders on Tartar ponies.It is based on the original painting of the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368). The name of the artist, Li Lin has probably been added by a later hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm (image)
  • Length: 116cm (image)
  • Height: 28cm (inclduing the mount)
  • Length: 700cm (including the mount)
11 x 36 ins.
Object history
Purchased from A. W. Bahn, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Production
Li Lin
Collection
Accession number
E.2601:2-1910

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Record createdJuly 6, 2006
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