
Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion after Wang Xizhi
This handscroll presents a calligraphic interpretation of the famous preface written by Wang Xizhi at the Orchid Pavilion gathering in 353 CE, one of the most revered texts in Chinese calligraphic tradition. Created by the imperial painters Zhao Zhen and Zhao Gou, the work combines ink on paper and silk to showcase masterful brushwork that captures both the literary significance and aesthetic beauty of Wang's original composition. The artists' rendering demonstrates the Song dynasty's deep engagement with calligraphic arts and the veneration of classical precedents that defined literati culture.
- Medium
- ink on paper and ink on silk, handscroll
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Power & Culture – Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection – Emperor Renzong and Emperor Gaozong’s Preface to the Orchid Pavilion After Wang Xizhi
October 16, 2024
Lot 861
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