The second batch of exhibits of "The Pride of China: Masterpieces of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy of the Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties from the Palace Museum" will be put on display at the Hong Kong Museum of Art from next Monday (July 23) to August 11. Sixteen exhibits on display include Qiu Ying's "Copy after Along the River During the Qingming Festival" of the Ming dynasty, Wang Xun's "Letter to Boyuan" of the Jin dynasty, Yan Liben's "Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy" of the Tang dynasty, Su Shi's "Letter on the Consignation of Author's Graveyard" of the Northern Song dynasty, Li Song's "Puppet Play of a Skeleton" of the Southern Song dynasty, and Chen Rong's "Ink Dragon" of the Southern Song dynasty. Pictured is Wang Xun's "Letter to Boyuan" which is the most reliable authentic ink work from the Eastern Jin. In the letter addressed to Boyuan, Wang conveyed his loving expectations for his cousin to distinguish himself from his peers. Acquired by the imperial family, the present calligraphy was specially deposited by Emperor Qianlong in the Hall of Three Rarities.   Close