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Lin Zexu 1785-1850
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Lin Zexu
- CALLIGRAPHY IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on waxed paper, hanging scroll
signed Lin Zexu, and with two seals of the artist, chen ze xu yin, li guan shi si sheng tong bing si shi wan
Catalogue Note
Inscription:
Wine poured from a clay basin will get you just as drunk as that poured from a jade cup or silver basin; a lame donkey with cloth blanket will get you there just as well as a fine steed with a carved saddle. A bed of pine will provide rest just as one with embroidered bedclothes and jade pillow; vegetarian fare will fill you just the same as roast phoenix and stir-fried dragon. From this one knows that he who feels content with what is sufficient will not feel envy for others. Lin Zexu.