Chinese Calligraphy Couplet by Zhang Zhidong

A Chinese calligraphy couplet in ink on orange paper decorated with flowers by Zhang Zhidong. The couplet has 2 seals. It is mounted on a silk backing with silk dowels.

Dimensions are: 54 in. tall X 10 1/2 in. wide, 137.2 cm tall X 26.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The backing is splitting; creasing; general age wear; repairs to one calligraphy.

Provenance: From a Maryland collector related to Liang Dingfen. The collector's great-grandfather was a close friend of Zhang Zhidong.

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