Heavenly Officials with Son and Auspicious Offerings (Diptych)
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
The larger figure is a 'Heavenly official' wearing elaborate Qing-style court robes. His robe features a white crane in the center, which symbolizes peace and longevity, and also depicts his rank. The smaller figure is holding a teapot, and the speech bubble above the books translates to "uniting territory." The clouds in the background represent the celestial realm, since clouds were created between heaven and earth.
Physical Description:
Left panel of a diptych on a cardboard backing. A bearded figure is dressed in an elaborate robe with crane motifs and is holding a vase with long flowers. He stands against a green-blue background, which is covered in a lattice of white clouds. A smaller, childlike figure stands next to him and is holding a teapot with a speech bubble above it. They are facing right.
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