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Monkeys and sages

Monkeys and sages
 (17th century)

Medium
pair of six panel folding screens: ink, gold paint, pigments on gold leaf on paper, lacquer on wood, silk, brass, copper, paper
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Baillieu Myer AC and Sarah Myer, 2022
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pair of six panel folding screens: ink, gold paint, pigments on gold leaf on paper, lacquer on wood, silk, brass, copper, paper
Measurements
155.1 × 364.8 (image) (each) 171.5 × 381.6 cm (overall) (each)
Accession Number
2022.54.a-b
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Baillieu Myer AC and Sarah Myer, 2022
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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