Hello Brittany, Thank you for choosing Mearto for your online appraisal. Based on the images you provided and information, this item is: A Caligraphy on Fan with poems by Zhu Lu, Ming Dynasty, 16th century. Ink on golden-flecked paper, fan leaf. Zhu Lu was an impoverished scholar from Suzhou who devoted himself to bamboo painting and poetry. There is a poem that is translated as follows: New branches, half newly grown green sheaves; Jade feeling, how richly shaped and carved! I linger, come to hidden blue-green colors; Here all suits my heart, nothing is at odds. Very good condition Retail prices may vary