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Guan Daosheng (1262-1319)

CHINA, Zhejiang, Huzhou; Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
The wife of Zhao Mengfu, Guan Daosheng, also known as Zhongji or Yaoji, was a painter and calligrapher from Wuxing (present day Huzhou, Zhejiang). A devout Buddhist, she and Zhao Mengfu were both disciples of Master Zhongfeng Mingben. Guan was known to be clever and talented with an outgoing personality.
　 She was particularly skilled in embroidery, as well as bamboo painting. Regarded as the creator of the clear bamboo" or "new bamboo grove" style

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