{"product_id":"painting-on-silk-traditional-chinese-ink-and-wash-painting-featuring-white-plum-blossoms","title":"Framed Painting on Silk | Traditional Chinese Ink and Wash painting featuring White Plum Blossoms","description":"\u003cp\u003eFramed Traditional Chinese ink and wash painting framed within a quality embossed Silk matt under non reflective glass - no expense has been spared in the framing of this work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work featuresg white plum blossoms, a subject commonly known as Meihu \u003cstrong\u003e[we have provided a translation to the script within the painting below]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 45.7cms ( 18\") wide\u003cbr\u003eApprox 45cms (17 3\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainting is 29.5cms (11 3\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003ePainting is 29.5cms (11 3\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plum blossom, which often blooms in late winter or early spring holds a significant place in Chinese culture, it symbolizes resilience, purity, and strength. As it blooms in the bitter cold when most other plants are dormant, it is often used to represent unyielding integrity and the ability to thrive under harsh conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis text reading from top right to bottom left is:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA few plum branches by the wall stand,\u003cbr\u003eBlooming alone amid the frigid air.\u003cbr\u003eFrom afar I know it's not snow on the ground,\u003cbr\u003eFor a faint sweet scent drifts gently around.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposed during Wang Anshi’s retirement in Jiangning after his failed political reforms, this short lyric is a classic of Chinese object-chanting poetry. It paints a vivid image of plum blossoms thriving in bitter cold, creating a serene yet resolute atmosphere. The poem centres on unyielding integrity: the plum’s refusal to bow to winter’s harshness mirrors the poet’s determination to stick to his ideals despite political setbacks and isolation. The subtle, pervasive fragrance highlights the quiet nobility of both the flower and the poet himself.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roundabout Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49369432490212,"sku":"RA-0013579_C","price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/plum_blossom_1a_98072996-cb89-436a-81c4-2d07eff4638c.jpg?v=1783661522","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/painting-on-silk-traditional-chinese-ink-and-wash-painting-featuring-white-plum-blossoms","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}