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Shitao (1642-circa 1718)

CHINA, Guangxi, Quanzhou; Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Shitao had an original name of Zhu Ruoji and was also known by his Dharma name, Yuanji. He was a calligrapher and painter, as well as a descendant of Prince Jingjiang from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Shitao renounced at a young age and studied the Dharma and art under Master Lu'an Benyue. He later became the abbot of Yizhi Temple in Jiangsu and was referred to as Old Man Yizhi." In his old age

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