Riverside Scene At Qingming Festival Tassel Bookmark

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The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, also known as the Qingming Shanghe Tu, is a famous Chinese painting that dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). The painting is considered a masterpiece of Chinese art and is known for its intricate details and depiction of daily life in ancient China.

The painting portrays a bustling scene of people, animals, and buildings along the Bian River in the capital city of Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng) during the Qingming Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday that occurs in early April. The painting shows people engaged in various activities, such as preparing food, making offerings at ancestral graves, and shopping at markets. It also features numerous architectural structures, including bridges, pavilions, and temples.

The painting is known for its incredible level of detail, with over 800 people and 170 buildings depicted in the scene. The painting is often cited as an important cultural artifact that provides insight into daily life in ancient China, as well as the architecture and customs of the time.

In addition to its cultural significance, the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival is also regarded as a masterpiece of Chinese painting for its skillful use of perspective, composition, and color. Today, the painting is preserved in the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing and is considered one of the most valuable and iconic works of Chinese art.



Material: metal, tassel
Size: bookmark height 130 * 40mm tassel 125mm