CHINESE HANGING SCROLL POTRAIT OF EMPEROR SHIZONG, 20TH CENTURY, 31IN x 74IN (79cm x 188cm)

拍品描述

A finely executed reproduction of an official Ming dynasty imperial court portrait representing?Emperor Jiajing?(temple name Ming Shizong, r. 1521?1567). The emperor is depicted seated frontally upon an elaborate throne, wearing a yellow five-clawed dragon robe reserved for the Son of Heaven. The garment is richly ornamented with imperial dragons amid clouds and auspicious motifs. A dragon-decorated carpet spreads beneath the throne, further emphasizing imperial authority. The composition follows the strict conventions of Ming court portraiture: symmetrical frontal presentation, ritualized posture, formal court headdress, and highly detailed textile patterns. Such portraits were created to reinforce dynastic legitimacy and were typically displayed in ancestral halls or palace settings. This example is a 20th-century reproduction after the well-known palace collection portraits preserved in major museum holdings. The silk mounting and materials are consistent with later production. Overall very good decorative condition. Colors remain strong and vibrant. Minor waviness and light handling wear to mounting consistent with age and display. Box shows expected surface wear. No significant damage observed. Acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS SCROLL WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., 31IN x 74IN (79cm x 188cm), LOT REF #26-215

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