Ke Yao (early 17th c.)

“Two Scholars Watching Crane” 1625

Fan painting, ink and color on gold-flecked paper
24.0 x 50.0 cm. (9 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.)

Inscription:
“During early spring of the year 1625, Ke Yao.”

Artist’s seal:
One, illegible

Recent provenance:
Sherman Lee, Chapel Hill
Mayuyama & Co., Tokyo (1993)

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