The Old Museum of Wisteria (Chinese:藤花旧馆) is a small historical building and museum, whereSu Shi is believed to have spent the final years of his life inChangzhou,China. It was originally known as the Sun pavilion. Records indicate that in the year 1172, the pavilion and a statue were built in memory of Su Dongpo.[1] Originally constructed during theMing dynasty, much of the original pavilion remains. Thelintel is carved in a design known as 'Fangsheng'—bars of stone are placed on it, each having four characters carved upon it:Teng,Hua,Jiu andGuan. The present name of the museum derives fromWisteria plantings which are said to have been planted, along withbegonias, by Su Dongpo himself.[2][3]
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