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Lot 2119
Portraits of King Wen and King Wu of Zhou
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), ink and colors on silk, both with inscriptions in the upper right corner identifying the subject, the two kings depicted lived during the 11th century BCE, Wen is accredited with founding the Zhou dynasty in China and his son Wen being the first king of that dynasty after defeating the Shang, the portraits are framed identically, not examined outside of the frame.

Framed dimensions 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.

Good estate condition; some wormholes to paper surrounding one painting.