

Panel with birthday celebration
Colorful painting of a birthday celebration scene. A group of people in traditional Asian clothing are gathered around a raised platform. On the platform, a seated figure wearing a white dress and surrounded by attendants. A man in a red robe with blue and gold designs sits to the right. A woman in a long red dress and a man in a blue robe stand on the left. Several children and servants are present. The background features a building with a blue roof, trees, and a dark blue sky with clouds and a white bird. A red pillar is on the left. Steps lead up to the platform. A flowering tree branch is in the foreground.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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