Left Chamber rubbing
Dateca. 1920s
Maker
Chinese
Label TextThe Left Chamber's east wall includes a popular image of the First Emperor attempting to recover the lost nine tripods, an ancient symbol of sovereignty. It remains an open question to whom the Left Chamber was dedicated; past proposals have included Wu Liang's younger brother Wu Kaiming or Kaiming's elder son Wu Ban, who died at a young age.
Object number91.255.1.4
Credit LineGift of James K. Penfield
Dimensions20 7/8 x 82 1/8in. (53 x 208.6cm)
MediumInk rubbing on paper
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