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LIU YONG (1719-1805)
Paramita Sutra
Album of six double leaves, silver on blue paper
Each leaf measures 12.5 x 15.5 cm (4 7/8 x 6/1 8 in.)
First three leaves of the Paramita Sutra by Liu Yong, inscribed and signed: Shi'an Jushi, and dated jiachen year of the Qianlong era (1764) Two seals of Liu Yong: Liu Yong Yin Xin, Shi An
Inscription describes this as a gift to Liu Yong's concubine Chunxiao
Last three leaves of the Paramita Sutra by Chunxiao, signed: Jiu'an shi Shizhe Chunxiao, with one seal: Tao Qing Shu Sheng
Inscription states that Chunxiao was asked by Liu Yong to practice calligraphy and she copied the Sutra that Liu gave her.
Three collectors' seals
Paramita Sutra
Album of six double leaves, silver on blue paper
Each leaf measures 12.5 x 15.5 cm (4 7/8 x 6/1 8 in.)
First three leaves of the Paramita Sutra by Liu Yong, inscribed and signed: Shi'an Jushi, and dated jiachen year of the Qianlong era (1764) Two seals of Liu Yong: Liu Yong Yin Xin, Shi An
Inscription describes this as a gift to Liu Yong's concubine Chunxiao
Last three leaves of the Paramita Sutra by Chunxiao, signed: Jiu'an shi Shizhe Chunxiao, with one seal: Tao Qing Shu Sheng
Inscription states that Chunxiao was asked by Liu Yong to practice calligraphy and she copied the Sutra that Liu gave her.
Three collectors' seals