P-006 · PLAQUES

天下奇观

title verified · exact position under study

Period
Ming dynasty · Zhengde-period title / 万历四十一年 (1613)remounted
Storey
Fourth storey
Location
South face
Verification
核实

Abstract

The plaque text “天下奇观” appears in published title lists and has an independent catalogue record.

Object text

天下奇观

Inscription

Central inscription: ‘Imperial title of the Zhengde Emperor’; right: ‘Duanwu, fifth month, Wanli 41 (1613)’; the incomplete left inscription records an official remounting and still requires a rubbing.

Research note

The title and approximate period are currently supported. Calligrapher, dimensions, material, script, position and inscriptions require verification against a formal object catalogue.

Sources

  1. 西安美术学院美术史论系|应县木塔考察
  2. 词典网|应县木塔匾额题名清单
  3. 新浪新闻|应县木塔匾额(部分)
  4. 词典网|天下奇观逐匾影像