Description
Fabulous pair of chinese ancestor scroll portraits.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Cotton or Rice Paper/
Distinguishing marks
Signed with name of Emperor and Empress on top dowel of scroll
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
58" x 25"
Date Period
Late 1800's to early 1900's (perhaps earlier)
Weight
1 lb
History
This was brought over from China in the 1950's. Purchased from antique dealer in China.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$80
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Chinese Ancestor Portrait Scroll Qing Dynasty (2) Emperor...
These scrolls are late 20th century reproduction prints of portraits of the Qing Dynasty Emperor, Yong Zheng (r. 1723-35), and, presumably, his Empress (Huang Hou). Above the male figure, reading from left to right, the 3rd through 6th characters read: Yong Zheng Huang Di (Yong Zheng Emperor). Unfortunately, these are not valuable. As a matter of fact, these sort of tourist items could be had all over Beijing for a few dollars a piece when I lived there in the late '90's.