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Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien) 1899-1983
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Description
- Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien)
- POEM IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on paper, hanging scroll
signed shujun Zhang Yuan, with two seals of the artist, yuan, daqianAritist Inscription:
How have affairs changed over the years?
Even Buddha seems aged and weary.
With his magical bowl he tamed the Dragon;
With his powers he guards the Pigeon King.
Beyond the Jade Pass is a dusty vastness;
The Dang River is a roiling whiteness.
On the collapsed pagoda no bells ring;
A profound darkness confronts the sun setting.
A poem on the West Qianfo cave site in Dunhuang, recorded for Master Yimin's instruction and correction.
How have affairs changed over the years?
Even Buddha seems aged and weary.
With his magical bowl he tamed the Dragon;
With his powers he guards the Pigeon King.
Beyond the Jade Pass is a dusty vastness;
The Dang River is a roiling whiteness.
On the collapsed pagoda no bells ring;
A profound darkness confronts the sun setting.
A poem on the West Qianfo cave site in Dunhuang, recorded for Master Yimin's instruction and correction.