Rubbing from Xian stele, Tombstone Wood, 1734. 'Effigy of the Supreme Master' reads the title at the top, in seal style (xiaozhuan). Drawing by Yun Li (Prince Guo) of the Qing Dynasty.
Portrait of the philosopher Confucius, his hands tucked into the long sleeves of his dress, adorned around the neck with a white band, with a thick mustache and beard. Typical hat of the Chinese scholar, with a nail that pierces it from side to side.
Technique: black ink on paper.
'Karibari' paper restoration laboratory, Venice
In the Museum since 1911. From Henan.
