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Xiao Zhao

Xiao Zhao (Hsiao Chao) was a Chinese painter active from 1130 to 1162, from Hu-tse, Shanxi. He was a pupil of Li Tang. A crater on Mercury is named after him.

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Xiao Zhao

Xiao Zhao, A Tower on the Halfway of A Mountain, 12th century, NPM Taipei

Xiao Zhao · NPM Taipei · Public domain

Born
1150
Nationality
Song dynasty
Occupation
painter

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Xiao Zhao (Hsiao Chao) was a Chinese painter active from 1130 to 1162, from Hu-tse, Shanxi. He was a pupil of Li Tang. A crater on Mercury is named after him.

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