Night Revels of Han Xizai - Colophon 3
This image captures a fascinating slice of art history: a long, elegant colophon (inscription) attached to the legendary *Night Revels of Han Xizai* scroll. While Gu Hongzhong painted the original 10th-century party scene, this section is a later scholarly critique—likely by Qing dynasty collector Sun Chengze—analyzing the historical accuracy of the clothing and instruments. The text reads like an ancient peer-review, debating Tang dynasty fashion and musical details, turning art criticism into a beautiful calligraphic masterpiece itself.
- Technique
- Ink on paper (Calligraphy)
- Material
- Paper
Location: The Palace Museum, Beijing
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