Handscrol Collection

Six Horses, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Six Horses, 13th-14th century. Figuresin Khitan costumes

The Pleasures of Fishes, dated 1291. Creator: Zhou Dongqing
The Pleasures of Fishes, dated 1291. You are not I, so how do you know I don t know what fish enjoy?" Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

The Hundred Flowers. Creator: Wang Yuan
The Hundred Flowers. Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Creator: Sugawara Mitsushige
Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Celebrating the merciful acts of the bodhisattva Kannon (Sanskrit: Avalokiteshvara)

The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532. Creator: Wen Zhengming
The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532. Zheng Zichong in his garden, red vine leaves identify this as an autumnal scene. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

River Landscape, dated 1578. Creator: Xiang Yuanbian
River Landscape, dated 1578. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

White Lotus Society. Creator: Unknown
White Lotus Society. The White Lotus were a religious and political movement who found solace in worship of Wusheng Laomu. Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Magnolia, dated 1549. Creator: Unknown
Magnolia, dated 1549. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). After Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)

Thousand Character Classic, 1599. Creator: Zhan Jingfeng
Thousand Character Classic, 1599. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Family Scroll of Several Generations. Creator: Unknown
Family Scroll of Several Generations. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Bamboos. Creator: Unknown
Bamboos. Most likely Ming dynasty (1368-1644). In the style of Wu Zhen (Chinese, 1280-1354)

Horsemanship demonstration, 19th century. Creator: Zhao Yong
Horsemanship demonstration, 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

One Hundred Flowers, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
One Hundred Flowers, 18th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Map of the Grand Canal from Beijing to the Yangzi River, late 18th or early 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Reminiscence of Jinling, 1686. Creator: Wang Gai
Reminiscence of Jinling, 1686. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Tale of a Strange Marriage (Konkai Zoshi), ca. 1858. Creator: Ukita Ikkei
Tale of a Strange Marriage (Konkai Zoshi), ca. 1858. Depiction of a fox wedding under an autumn moon. Edo period (1615-1868)

Song of the Stone Drums, dated 1301. Creator: Xianyu Shu
Song of the Stone Drums, dated 1301. Transcription of a poem by Han Yu (768-824) beseeching the preservation of the ten ancient Stone Drums. Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Ink Bamboo. Creator: Unknown
Ink Bamboo. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Orchids and Bamboo, dated 1742. Creator: Zheng Xie
Orchids and Bamboo, dated 1742. The orchid, symbol of loyalty and unappreciated virtue. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Wangchuan Villa, dated 1711. Creator: Wang Yuanqi
Wangchuan Villa, dated 1711. Retreat of the poet, musician, and landscape painter Wang Wei (699-759). Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Chinese Bulbuls on Flowering Cherry-Apple. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Bulbuls on Flowering Cherry-Apple. Most likely Song dynasty (960-1279)

Spring Play in a Tang Garden, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Spring Play in a Tang Garden, 18th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Scroll from the Compendium of Iconographic Drawings (Zuzosho), late 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Scroll from the Compendium of Iconographic Drawings (Zuzosho), late 12th century. Zuzosho, housed at Daigoji temple in Kyoto and dating to approximately 1193

Textile for a handscroll, dated March 18, 1714. Creator: Unknown
Textile for a handscroll, dated March 18, 1714. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Odes of the State of Bin, mid-12th century. Creator: Ma Hezhi
Odes of the State of Bin, mid-12th century. Handscroll illustrating one of 305 poems in the Shijing (The Book of Odes), a work traditionally believed to have been compiled by Confucius (551-479 B.C)

River Landscape in Autumn, dated 1661. Creator: Luo Mu
River Landscape in Autumn, dated 1661. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Traveling Amid Streams and Mountains, 1680. Creator: Liu Yu
Traveling Amid Streams and Mountains, 1680

Remote Valleys and Deep Forests, dated 1678. Creator: Liu Yu
Remote Valleys and Deep Forests, dated 1678

Landscape after Dong Yuan, Juran, Ma Yuan, and Xia Gui, dated yiwei ??, 1655?. Creator: Li Zai
Landscape after Dong Yuan, Juran, Ma Yuan, and Xia Gui, dated yiwei ??, 1655?. Landscape of swirling, fantastic mountains. Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Flowers and Butterflies. Creator: Ma Quan
Flowers and Butterflies. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Streams and Mountains Under Fresh Snow, ca. late 12th century. Creators: Liu Songnian, Gao Keming
Streams and Mountains Under Fresh Snow, ca. late 12th century. Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Narcissus, mid-13th century. Creator: Zhao Mengjian
Narcissus, mid-13th century

View of a Garden Villa, 18th century (?). Creator: After Yuan Jiang (active ca. 1680-ca
View of a Garden Villa, 18th century (?)

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"Discover the rich history and exquisite artistry of handscrolls through these captivating masterpieces. The Pleasures of Fishes, dated 1291 by Zhou Dongqing, immerses you in a world teeming with aquatic wonders. Wang Yuan's The Hundred Flowers blooms with vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes, celebrating nature's diverse beauty. Sugawara Mitsushige takes us on a spiritual journey with Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Step into Wen Zhengming's Cassia Grove Studio from ca. 1532 and be transported to a serene haven where creativity flourishes. Xiang Yuanbian's River Landscape, dated 1578, captures the dynamic energy of flowing waters amidst breathtaking scenery. The enigmatic White Lotus Society scroll by an unknown creator invites you to unravel its secrets and delve into ancient mysteries. Marvel at the intricate details of Magnolia from 1549 by an anonymous artist as it showcases nature's elegance. Zhan Jingfeng presents Thousand Character Classic in his masterpiece from 1599 – a testament to literary brilliance spanning generations. Explore the Family Scroll of Several Generations crafted by an unknown artist and witness the passage of time through interconnected stories. The gracefulness of Bamboos portrayed by an unknown creator evokes tranquility while Zhao Yong's Horsemanship demonstration (19th century) captivates with its depiction of equestrian prowess. Finally, One Hundred Flowers (18th century) created by an unidentified artist dazzles with its kaleidoscope-like array of blossoms that symbolize life’s fleeting beauty. " Immerse yourself in these handscroll treasures that transcend time and culture; each stroke tells a story waiting to be discovered.