Painting

CG94-1-103C

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number CG94-1-103C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Glass
Iconography Courtier | Man
Description

Pith painting of civil official showing mandarin square on his back with a bird. Beige silk background; painting depicts the side view of a male courtier wearing a long, black robe and blue, pleated underskirt. The figure's hat has a peacock feather and a jewel on the top.

Length 22.8 cm
Width 17.2 cm

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