Elegant gathering in a garden

Unidentified artist
In the style of Liu Songnian Chinese

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In a garden setting backed by a dramatically shaped and pitted rock, two gentlemen gather for elegant pursuits. As the guest reads lazily at the table, his host turns to admonish the attendants in some aspect of service. Around them are the accoutrements of the elegant gathering: an inkstone, books, scrolls of painting and calligraphy, and a zither (qin), in case musical inspiration should strike.

Elegant gathering in a garden, Unidentified artist, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, China

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Elegant gathering in a garden, Unidentified artist, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, China
Elegant gathering in a garden, Unidentified artist, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, China

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