Home > Animals > Birds > Waterfowl > Ducks > Mandarin Duck
Pan Lang (Han Ro), mid-1500s. Creator: Shikibu Terutada (Japanese, active mid-1500s)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Pan Lang (Han Ro), mid-1500s. Creator: Shikibu Terutada (Japanese, active mid-1500s)
Pan Lang (Han Ro), mid-1500s. These three fan-shaped paintings, now mounted as individual hanging scrolls, were once part of a set of 20 mounted on a folding screen. They portray the Chinese subjects, from left to right, of the scholar-official Pan Lang, Hanshan reciting his poetry to Shide, and a duck in flight above reeds. Pan Lang grew so fond of the mountain in his place of exile that when he was ordered back to the capital, he rode backward on his donkey so he could see it until it receded into the distance. Hanshan and Shide worked in the kitchen of a Zen monastery, but were actually reincarnations of the bodhisattvas Manjushri and Samantabhadra. The combination of a mandarin duck and reeds may have signified a level of attainment in Chinese civil service exams. All three paintings bear the seal of the Kantobased artist Shikibu Terutada. Shikibu was familiar with Kano school painting, but he also modeled his early style after that of the prominent Kanto-based Kenko Shokei (active about 1470-after 1523)
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 19624768
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
1392 1573 Ink And Gold On Paper Muromachi Period
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Waterfowl
> Ducks
> Mandarin Duck
> Animals
> Farm
> Donkeys
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> Related Images
> Asia
> Japan
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Cleveland
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the exquisite artwork of Pan Lang (Han Ro), a set of three fan-shaped paintings created by the talented Japanese artist Shikibu Terutada in the mid-1500s. Originally part of a larger collection mounted on a folding screen, these individual hanging scrolls depict various Chinese subjects with great attention to detail. The leftmost painting portrays Pan Lang, a scholar-official who developed an intense fondness for the mountain in his place of exile. When ordered to return to the capital, he rode backward on his donkey so as not to lose sight of it until it disappeared into the distance. In the center, we see Hanshan reciting poetry to Shide. Little did many know that they were actually reincarnations of bodhisattvas Manjushri and Samantabhadra, respectively. Lastly, there is a stunning depiction of a duck soaring above reeds. This combination may symbolize achievement in Chinese civil service exams—a significant accomplishment during that time period. All three paintings bear the seal of Shikibu Terutada, an artist based in Kanto who drew inspiration from both Kano school painting and Kenko Shokei's style. The level of intricacy and skill displayed in this artwork truly highlights Terutada's mastery. With its rich history and cultural significance captured within each brushstroke, this print serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and artistic legacy preserved by Heritage Art/Heritage Images.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
