Admonitions Scroll of the Court Instructress (Song Dynasty Line Drawing Copy) - Full Scroll 39x1197 Palace Museum
This expansive handscroll is a Song dynasty copy of Gu Kaizhi's legendary 'Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies,' a masterpiece originally created in the 4th century to teach moral lessons to imperial concubines. Delicate white-line figures in flowing robes dance across the scroll, accompanied by blocks of calligraphy that explain proper virtue and conduct. The characters on the far right, reading 'The Beginning of Royal Transformation,' kick off this ancient guide to palace life. While a famous Tang version sits in London, this exquisite copy is a prized treasure of the Palace Museum in Beijing.
- Technique
- White-line drawing (Baimiao)
- Material
- Ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 39 x 1197 cm
Location: Palace Museum, Beijing
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