The Illustrated Text of Three-Character Verse (Hui-tu San-tz'u Ching), 1573-1620
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Ink on white paperexpand_more
Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 2000.151.5
Not on Viewexpand_more
The San-tz'u Ching, written by Wang Ying-lin during the Song dynasty (960-1280), was used as a textbook for children in ancient China. It is a long poem consisting of three-character sentences that are easy to memorize. The content of the poem includes the most important Chinese moral values like loyalty, benevolence, justice, and filial piety as well as a general knowledge of history, astronomy, agriculture, literature, and philosophy. A first lesson in proper behavior, the book is still chanted by children today.
Each of the 24 sections of this deluxe edition has a finely carved illustration matching the text on the facing page. Carved in the style of the Anhui school, this unique copy is unusually well-printed. This is an exception to the rule since, being used mostly by children, the San-tz'u Ching was typically not printed with quality illustrations or longevity in mind.
Details
- Title
- The Illustrated Text of Three-Character Verse (Hui-tu San-tz'u Ching)
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- H.10-3/16 x W.6-3/16 in. (each leaf, sight)
- Accession Number
- 2000.151.5
- Curator Approved
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