ZHANG ZHAO (1691-1745)

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ZHANG ZHAO (1691-1745)

ESSAY BY HANG SHIJUN FOR THE IMPERIAL EXAMINATION IN STANDARD SCRIPT CALLIGRAPHY

Album of eighteen leaves, ink on gold-flecked coral ground silk painted with birds and flowers
Each leaf measures 26 x 19.6 cm. (10 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.)
Inscription stating this to be a copy of the essay written by Hang Shijun for the Imperial Examination of the bingchen year in the Qianlong era (1736)
Signed: Chen (your servant), Zhang Zhao, on your Majesty's command
Two seals of the artist: Chen Zhao, Xin Zheng Bi Zheng
Dated fourth month, dingsi year (1737)
Five collectors' seals, including:
Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795): Qian Long Yu Lan Zhi Bao, Qian Qing Gong Jian Cang Xi; and
Lin Xiongguang (20th century): Bao Song Shi Kao Cang Ji, Lang An Mi Wan, Lin Shi Jia Cang

Literature

Shiqu Baoji Xubian, juan (vol.) 12, in Midian Zhulin Shiqu Baoji Hebian, Shanghai Booksotre Publishing, 1988, Vol. 4, pp.613, 618, 634-638
Zhu Jiajin, Lidai Zhulu Fashumu, Zijincheng Publishing, 1997, p.236

Lot Essay

(US$25,800-32,300)

Note: This album is one of an original set of 16, written by Zhang Zhao on the command of the Qianlong Emperor, recording essays by officials at the time when they passed the Imperial examination. This volume is numbered six, and the full set was kept in Qianqing Hall in the Palace.

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