Open Book with Poem by Du Fu Describing the Eight Immortals
Unknown
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Ivory, text carved and inked
Dimensions
13.1 × 8 × 2.3 cm (5 3/16 × 3 1/8 × 15/16 in.)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
220692
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...