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| Keywords: Chinese - The Nymph of the Lo River - Walters 3539.jpg A famous 4th-century poem describing the poet's vision of a river goddess has been written out in its entirety I was enamored of her beauty; my heart was shaking and would not rest The Lady of the River raised the silken flutterings of her light mantle covered her long sleeves and for a moment pused Then swift as a hawk in flight again a Goddess she sped upon her way 1696 1756 or 1816 ink color silk cm 126 3 48 1 accession number 35 39 11498 Panama-Pacific International Exposition China Pavilion San Francisco 1915 no 328 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1915 Inscription At top; Seal At top place of origin China Walters Art Museum license 2D Chinese paintings in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
