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This elegant horizontal scroll features traditional Chinese calligraphy alongside a beautifully detailed ink painting of a bird perched among blossoms. …
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This elegant horizontal scroll features traditional Chinese calligraphy alongside a beautifully detailed ink painting of a bird perched among blossoms. The pairing of expressive brushwork and poetic script creates a harmonious balance between art and meaning, bringing tranquility and cultural depth to any space.
Crafted on fine paper with black ink and delicate color accents, this piece captures the timeless essence of Chinese artistry. Subtle aging and natural fold marks add vintage charm, making it a unique addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for lovers of Asian decor and calligraphy.
The scroll presented in the images is a copy or a study inspired by the famous imperial painting "A Lucky Crane" (瑞鶴圖 - Ruihe Tu), originally painted by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty (Zhao Ji).
Key Elements of the Original Work and This Scroll:
The Imagery: The iconic scene depicts auspicious white cranes hovering and wheeling above the upturned roof ridge of the Xuanmen Gate (Gate of the Kaiyuan Palace) against a dramatic dark blue twilight sky.
The Calligraphy and Poem: The attached text section features imperial running-cursive script (Xingshu) composed by Emperor Huizong himself, detailing the auspicious event of white cranes gathering over the palace. The inscription includes the signature phrasing "Yuzhi Yuhua Bingshu" (Imperial painting and calligraphy written by the Emperor).
Seals: The piece features multiple red collector and imperial authentication-style seals, emulating the formal imperial inventory and appreciation seals typically found on museum-grade Song dynasty handscrolls.
The original masterpiece by Emperor Huizong is preserved in the collection of the Liaoning Provincial Museum in China.
Dimensions: w72" x h 26"
Origin: China
Material: Paper
Condition: fold marks
USA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $35 for shipping
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- Dimensions
- 72ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Taupe
- Condition Notes
- fold marks fold marks less
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