"Clouds", Rubbing from the Mieu Temple Urns
Artwork
Identifier:
2012.80.1mArtist:
Artist UnknownMedium:
Bas Relief Rubbing on Rice PaperDate:
circa 1930Dimensions:
Description:
Rubbing of clouds and Calligraphic characters. Image is black on white paper.Historical Context:
This rubbing came from one of the "Nine Dynasty Urns" that stand in the courtyard of the Mieu Temple in the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. Built in 1821 by Emperor Minh Mang the temple was dedicated to ten Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.Credit:
Gift of Dale Schriemer and Mary WitteGetty Art and Architecture Thesaurus Terms
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