Authored by Chen Jiuyan (Tang)

Handwritten by Zhang Xu (Tang)

Stone engraved in the 29th year of the Kaiyuan era (741), Tang

Rubbing produced in the Song dynasty

Dimension: Length 19.8 cm, Width 11.8 cm

Gift from Sun Boyuan

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Zhang Xu (675-c.750), born in Wu (today's Suzhou, Jiangsu province) in the Tang dynasty, was known for his cursive script. 
This stele was carved in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, in the 29th year of Kaiyuan (AD 741). As Song rubbings, this piece of work is the only regular script of Zhang Xu in existence. The refined strictness and elegant standard of this work demonstrates various aspects of his profound skills.

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