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Main Line Philadelphia Estate Sale 18 th Century Â- Qing Dynasty Version Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) - Zhang Zeduan( å1⁄4 æ<©ç« ̄ ) Qingming Festival 16 FEET LONG! Ink on Silk with Hand Coloring The Spring Festival Along the River , original by Zhang Zeduan of the North Song Dynasty. This painting is considered one of the most valuable in Chinese art history for its high level of technical quality and the liveliness with which it portrays the myriad details of urban life. It is generally interpreted as portraying the city environs of Kaifeng , the Northern Song capital, and some of the surrounding countryside. Handscrolls of Chinaese Painting are traditionaly viewed from right to left. Put your mouse over the moving picture and it will stop immediately. For a closer look at some of the details of this handscroll, look under the following topics. About Zhang Zeduan( å1⁄4 æ<© 端 ) Zhang Zeduan ( Traditional Chinese : å1⁄4μæ"++端; Simplified Chinese : å1⁄4 æ<© 端 ; Hanyu Pinyin : Zhāng Zéduān; Wade-Giles : Chang Tse-tuan) ( 1085 -1145 AD), alias Zheng Dao, was a famous Chinese painter during the twelfth century , during the transitional period from the Northern Song to the Southern Song Dynasty. He was a native of Dongwu (present Zhucheng , Shandong ). T is evidence that he was a court painter of the Northern Song Dynasty, and that in the aftermath of that dynasty's fall, his paintings were criticisms of the new dynasty. Most of what is known about Zhang Zeduan's life comes from a colophon written in 1186 by a man named Zhang Zhu. Zhang Zeduan's most famous painting is Along the River During Ching Ming Festival , a wide handscroll which depicts life in a city. A popular remake of the painting was made in the 18th century, during the Qing Dynasty . This Piece: The bound sides, borders is also a dark brown brocade Silk (woven -under magnification) fabric. Backing of artwork is a layer of cream colored silk or parchment, perhaps rice paper, but heavy. This is not a modern reproduction. The attention to detail and the fabric, mounting wood and metal loop are all very old. I have been sitting on this piece for quite some time to find out as much about it as I can. I do believe this is hand painted. Please ask any and all questions. This is not my area of expertise and, of course, can't read the characters. WOOD ENDS with original metal loop for tie, both OLD. Tie is not original but, metal loop is original. 16 Feet Long!!! x 12 Inches in Width. The detail in this piece is so incredible that photographs do not do this piece justice. This seller is happy to send as many photes, via email (provide email), as the details will be better viewed. This is an AMAZING piece!!!! ************************************************************************************* CHECK OUT SELLER BIDCMB FOR UNIQUE AND SIMILAR ITEMS. READ BELOW FOR SHIPPING DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS PURCHASED BY THIS SELLER AND SELLER Â"BIDCMBÂ". ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT EITHER!! ************************************************************************************** Please read all information below before bidding!! Shipping is quoted below. Insurance will be offered when bidding is completed and is determined by final bid amount. International bidders Â- YOU MUST contact seller before bidding for quote on shipping. PLEASE do not bid until you have read below for this sellerÂ's insurance, shipping and payment policies. And please to do not pay until you have received an invoice, if you want insurance to be included. T will be discounts on purchases of multiple items if the item is not fragile and requiring its own box. If further pictures are needed, please provide specifics and email address. *************************************************************************************** This Sellers Mission Statement : We love and appreciate every it... read more

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