A selected collection of ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy works are being displayed at the Hall of Martial Valor (Wuyingdian) at the Palace Museum in Beijing.
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Biography of Women by Gu Kaizhi. (Photo: Global Times)
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Altogether 64 pieces from the Jin (265-420) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasties are on display, offering viewers a rare chance to see such a large collection in one place.
Highlights include The Maids of Honour Waving Fans by Tang Dynasty (618-907) painter Zhou Fang, famous for his paintings of court women.
A very rare Song Dynasty (960-1279) copy of the famous Biography of Women by painter and calligrapher Gu Kaizhi from the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) is also on display.
The exhibition will run through June 15.
(Global Times April 16, 2010)
