Vintage Qing Dynasty Emperor Silk Hanging Scroll Imperial Portrait 75x31

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View Vintage Qing Dynasty Emperor Silk Hanging Scroll Imperial Portrait 75x31 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. In Qing Dynasty visual culture, imperial portraits served both state ceremonial functions and sacred ancestor veneration traditions (Bao Xiang ). This portrait depicts a Qing sovereign seated in high dignity upon a silk-draped ceremonial armchair. Overview This magnificent hanging scroll painting portrays a seated high sovereign in formal imperial attire, rendered in the canonical  Bao Xiang  (Sacred Imperial Image) tradition of the Qing Dynasty. Masterfully hand-painted in fine-line  Gongbi brushwork and rich mineral pigments on woven silk, the sitter wears a vivid royal blue court surcoat ( Pu Fu ) featuring an intricate civil rank badge ( Buzi ), court necklace ( Chaozhu ), and winter court hat ( Chao Kuan ). Formatted as a traditional  Zhongtang  (Central Hall Scroll), the artwork is mounted within broad golden silk borders backed with paper lining, complete with turned wooden roller end caps and an archival silk brocade presentation box bearing handwritten title calligraphy. Designed as a grand statement piece, this scroll brings monumental balance, historical depth, and refined Oriental elegance to executive suites, private libraries, formal dining spaces, or curated art collections. Complimentary, fully insured standard shipping is included with purchase. Deep Cultural & Historical Background In Qing Dynasty visual culture, imperial portraits served both state ceremonial functions and sacred ancestor veneration traditions ( Bao Xiang ). This portrait depicts a Qing sovereign seated in high dignity upon a silk-draped ceremonial armchair. He is dressed in a royal blue formal court robe decorated with woven roundels, topped with an embroidered Mandarin rank square ( Buzi ) depicting a white crane in flight amongst multi-colored clouds—a symbol reserved for top-tier court dignity. Around his neck hangs a traditional 108-bead court necklace ( Chaozhu ), modeled after Buddhist rosaries to represent cosmic order. His sleeves end in the characteristic horse-hoof cuffs ( Madi Xiu ), designed originally to protect horse riders' hands from severe cold while symbolizing military readiness. The lower hem displays the multi-colored  Lishui  (standing water stripes) and wave-and-cloud border representing the imperial realm, while his feet rest above a low wooden footstool positioned on a carpet richly patterned with blooming pink peonies ( Mudanhua ), symbolizing fortune, honor, and royal prosperity. The handwritten title slip on the mounting top and matching brocade box reads  "绢本清帝宝像"  (Silk Painting, Qing Imperial Sacred Image), stamped with a traditional red cinnabar artist seal. Condition & Surface Character The scroll is structurally sound and well preserved, displaying strong color intensity in the cobalt and royal blue pigments, pale green drapery, and warm coral-pink floral detailing. The silk painting ground shows smooth planarity with light, age-appropriate surface mellowing and gentle handling folds consistent with vintage storage. The golden silk mounting margins remain intact, with tight seams along the top hanger and lower roller bar. Turned black wooden end caps operate smoothly when unrolling and storing the scroll. The accompanying fabric-wrapped brocade presentation box shows crisp structural integrity with light, authentic exterior shelf wear. Dimensions, Shipping & Display Height (Overall Scroll):  75.0 inches Width (Overall Scroll with Rollers):  31.0 inches Height (Painting Image):  38.0 inches Width (Painting Image):  25.0 inches Weight Profile:  Moderate (approx. 2.5 lbs rolled) Shipping:  Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured & Securely Boxed) Mounting/Display:  Display stand, mounting hooks, and hanging hardware not included. Includes custom fitted silk brocade presentation box. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Paintings & Scrolls.

Country of Origin

China

Region of Origin

China

Primary Material

Silk