Wang Xianzhi

Wang Xianzhi (344–386) was a painter and calligrapher.

Also recorded as Daling Wang; Xianzhi Wang; Ta-ling Wang; Hsien-chih Wang; Wang Hsien-chih; Zijing.

Wang Xianzhi in brief

Born
344
Died
386
Known for
painter and calligrapher
Place of birth
Linyi
Contents

Overview

Born at Linyi in 344, died in 386.

In detail

the recorded working language is Chinese.

The field of work recorded is running-cursive script.

Works named in the authority record are Mid-autumn Manuscript.

Work by Wang Xianzhi is recorded in the collections of Ashmolean Museum, The Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q559425: Wang Xianzhi

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