Prince Gong's Mansion Fu Character Stele-Rubbing Hanging Scroll, After the Kangxi Emperor
Name/Title
Prince Gong's Mansion Fu Character Stele-Rubbing Hanging Scroll, After the Kangxi EmperorEntry/Object ID
WH0109Description
Chinese auspicious calligraphy hanging scroll reproducing the celebrated 福 (fu, good fortune) inscription traditionally attributed to the Kangxi Emperor and preserved on the historic stele at Prince Gong's Mansion, Beijing. A monumental red character stands against a deep crimson ground decorated with dragon-inspired medallions and an imperial-style seal. The distinctive calligraphic form carries traditional associations with blessings, prosperity, fertility, and longevity. Mounted within pale gold floral-patterned textile, the scroll is accompanied by a dragon-decorated presentation box identifying it as a hand-rubbed reproduction of the Fu character stele.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper-to-ClothSubject
Monumental 福 (fú, good fortune/blessing) character associated with Kangxi imperial calligraphyCategory
Chinese Painted Art
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyNotes
Original calligraphic model traditionally attributed to the Kangxi Emperor. Producer of this scroll unidentified; presentation-box inscription attributes its production to a hand-rubbing process associated with Prince Gong's Mansion.Ethnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese