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Description Reality-Cultivating Knacks Chart 修真图 is one that illustrating the practical knacks needed for proper practice. Some researchers claim this painting was created based upon the Yellow Court Canon---a very important alchemy practice classics---and it reveals the hidden role for each internal organs and orifices. To better understand Xiu Zhen Tu, people should pay attention upon five aspects: first is orifice, second is five internal organs, the third is in compliance with timing, the fourth is I-Ching application and the last is the relation between them. It is a diagram giving the directions necessary for all practicing steps. This painting, in combination with the Inner Landscape of Human's Body, is a must for all qigong practitioners for further practice Specification Whole painting width: 55cm, height: 168 cm; inner painting: width:45cm, height 73cm scroll painting on cloth (tolerance allowed). English translation of all Chinese poem or essay on the painting is provided for better understanding. -
Description Reality-Cultivating Knacks Chart 修真图 is one illustrating the practical knacks needed for proper practice. Some researchers claim this painting was created based upon the Yellow Court Canon---a very important alchemy practice classics---and it reveals the hidden role for each internal organs and orifices. To better understand Xiu Zhen Tu, people should pay attention upon five aspects: first is orifice, second is five internal organs, the third is in compliance with timing, the fourth is I-Ching application and the last is the relation between them. It is a diagram giving the directions necessary for all practicing steps. This painting, in combination with the Inner Landscape of Human's Body, is a must for all qigong practitioners for further practice Specifition Whole painting width: 59 cm, height: 157 cm; inner painting: width:51 cm, height 110 cm scroll painting on cloth (tolerance allowed). English translation of all Chinese poem or essay on the painting is provided for better understanding. -
Description This painting 仙山楼阁 was made by Chou Ying (1494－1552), Ming Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He had a good command of painting characters, flowers and mountains. This painting scroll depicts the pavilion and mountains that are away from noisy human society. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 55cm, height: 174cm [Author]: Chou Ying, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 事铭图 was made by Tang Bohu 唐伯虎 (1470 -1524), Ming Dynasty. He was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. He experienced much ups and downs during his life span. He preferred visiting mountains and historic sites. He made a living by selling his paintings. This painting scroll depicts a hermitage located within rolling mountain ranges. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 150cm, height: 40cm [Author]: Tang Bohu, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material. -
Description The painting 鹊华秋色 scroll features autumn mountains in Qi State where magpie dwells. On the painting scroll people can find reeds, looming fishermans houses. Under thick leaves shade people can behold two steep mountain, opposite in distance. The authors used freehand brushwork to paint rocks and trees as well as mountains with fine and soft cascading layers, and using light color to ink moist and thawing effect. . Specification [Author]: Zhao Mengtiao, Yuan Dynasty [Size]: height: 40 Width: 140 cm [Material]: paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material [Production]: hand work [Source] Taipei Museum of the Imperial Palace . -
Description Tang Yin painted a straw yard. An old man sitting on a mat, wearing a towel, dressed in loose robes, hugging his knees to look up at the sky, like singing or sighing, with calm expression. Indoor is frugal, censer and stationery table shows the author's identity and interests. Behind is bamboo fence, in accompany with trees in variety. The painting 唔子养性图 features comfort, easiness, figures’ expression well compatible with environment. . Specification Author: Ming Tang Yin. Size: height: 40cm / width: 145cm Material: painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material Source: From Liaoning Museum Size: Height: 40 cm, width: 145 cm, -
Description "Village Surrounded By Water" 山村图 is a picture of a long scroll with ink landscape, depicting a friend settled down in seclusion with quiet scenery. Specification Author: Zhao Mengtiao, Yuan Dynasty Size: Height: 34cm / Width: 180cm Material: Core painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material Production: hand work. -
Description This painting 山水画卷 was made by Wulee 吴历 (1632 - 1718), Qing Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He was an expert in calligraphy and Chinese painting and skilled in painting mountains and characters. This painting scroll depicts undulating mountains. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 246cm, height: 55cm Painting size: width: 206cm, height: 45cm [Author]: Wulee, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description Three Deities in Three Purity Realm 三清画像 depicts the three dominating deities in Three Purity Realm. The three deities are Dao De God, Yuanshi God and Lingbao God. Specification Each scroll: Width: 45cm, height: 140cm -
Description This painting 八仙过海 depicts the scene where eight immortals sailing across the ocean in a legendary story. Each of eight immortals has different character and behavior but they are together in sailing across the ocean of delusion Specification Height: 55cm, width: 127 cm (tolerance allowed) -
Description This painting was made by Wen Zhengming 文徵明 (1470-1559), Ming Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He was a writer, painter and an expert in calligraphy. He was skilled in painting mountains and characters. This painting scroll depicts carefree life style of a hermit in mountains. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 49cm, height: 193cm Painting size: width: 41cm, height: 143cm [Author]: Wen Zhenming, Ming Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material -
Description This painting 山水图 was made by Wang Cui 王翠 (1632 — 1717), Qing Dynasty. He was born in Jiangsu Province. He was an expert in painting mountains, rivers and lakes. This painting scroll depicts hermit life within depth of mountains. Specification Whole painting scroll: width: 59cm, height: 128cm Painting size: width: 51cm, height: 83cm [Author]: Wang Hui, Qing Dynasty [Material]: Painting paper made from rice stalk, silk cloth as background material
