The Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion

The Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th –16th century · China

Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on gold paper

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Nickerson Endowment Fund

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