Summer Red Robe with Flowers and Crane Roundels

China

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), Early 20th century

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Act 1, from the series 12 Acts of New Treasury of Loyal Retainers, Ichiryusai Kuniteru, ink and color on paper
pale green jade in the shape of a mountain with temple scene, as well as cranes, prunus, Longevity Pine Tree, Cranes and Lingzi Fungus Inscribed with two poems by the Qianlong Emperor
Nestled into mountains by the water are a complex of buildings devoted to silk production. Mulberry leaves are being harvested and dried. Cocoons are stored as they age and other activities are portrayed inside and outside the buildings.
A single hawk on a pine branch