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Chinese court painting on silk

Offered by: Clinton Howell Antiques

Description
Chinese court painting dating from the late Qing to early 20th century, probably done in one of the workshops in Beijing by Di’anmen near the Forbidden City. Paintings produced in this area are known as “houmen zao” (production at the rear gate of the Forbidden City). The theme of the painting is to celebrate the 60th birthday of Guo Ziyi, (697-781) formally known as Prince Zhongwu of Fenyang, a Tang Dynasty General who subdued the uprising of the An Lushan Rebellion. The 60th birthday is apocryphal but became a popular subject in Chinese painting and many allusions can be found to it in Chinese painting through the years.

Ht. 28 3/8” Width 128”

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	285509

Dimensions

W.	128 in;	H.	28.375 in;
W.	325.12 cm;	H.	72.07 cm;

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Clinton Howell Antiques is a New York City-based antique dealer in very fine English antique furniture and decorative objects, serving a world-wide clientele of collectors, designers and museums alike