Photo of collection object Early Spring Blossoms on an Old, Gnarled Plum Tree — Pae Chŏn (also known as Ch'a-san ['ho']). Early Spring Blossoms on an Old, Gnarled Plum Tree, late 19th century. Hanging scroll; ink on paper embellished with flecks of silver leaf; with artist's signature reading "Ch'a-san", H. 43.4 x W. 26.6 cm (17 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of D. Martin H. B. Lorber, unknown.

Early Spring Blossoms on an Old, Gnarled Plum Tree

late 19th century

Pae Chŏn (also known as Ch'a-san ['ho'])

born 1845

Asian and Mediterranean Art

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Maker/Artist: Pae Chŏn (also known as Ch'a-san ['ho'])
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper embellished with flecks of silver leaf; with artist's signature reading "Ch'a-san"
Medium: Hanging scroll, ink on paper embellished with flecks of silver leaf, with artist's signature reading "Ch'a-san"
Locations: region: Korea
Period: Chosŏn Dynasty
Dimensions: H. 43.4 x W. 26.6 cm (17 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of D. Martin H. B. Lorber
Rights Statement: unknown
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