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Chrysanthemums in Round Design

Compiler (Chinese, ca. 1584 - 1674)
Additional Title(s)
  • Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calligraphy and Painting (Shizhuzhai shuhua pu) 十竹齋書畫譜; volume 3 (Man)
ClassificationsPRINTS
Date1633
DynastyMing dynasty
Mediumink and color on paper
Dimensionsbook: 9 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. (24.8 x 28.6 cm.)
DescriptionOne page from a woodblock printed book mounted as an album leaf
InscribedHand-written inscription, lower right: Ink 10 (mo shi) 墨十
MarkingsSeal (朱文):五雲
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Purchased with funds from June and Simon K.C Li, Fong Liu, Mei-Lee Ney, and Anne and Jim Rothenberg, in honor of Steven S. Koblik
Label TextBesides being admired for their beauty, chrysanthemums were also prized as foods and medicines. The white chrysanthemum shown here has long been used to infuse teas and spirits. The image is paired with a poem filled with references to earlier writings about the flower. These pages are part of one of the first multicolor books published in China.

Chrysanthemums are more than just ornamental flowers. Some varieties can be brewed to make teas. Others are used to treat sore throats, headaches, and vision problems. Long-term consumption is said to lighten the body and prevent aging.
Status
Not on view
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