A 7-character calligraphy couplet in ink on gold-flecked paper by Lin Zexu with a dedication to Ciyuan. It has 2 seals on the second couplet and is mounted on a silk backing with silk dowels. Dimensions are: 48 inches tall X 11 1/2 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: They have minor creasing and areas of possible repairs. Provenance: From Mr. Wong in Calgary, Canada, purchased by his father from an antiques store in China prior to the 1980s. High resolution images can be found at: https://file.ac/O3Tutw8Aw-Y/