{"product_id":"meiji-taisho-1900-1913-chinese-court-official-receives-imperial-seal-高官図-by-hidezaki-approximately-64x134cm","title":"Meiji-Taisho 1900–1913 \"Chinese Court Official Receives Imperial Seal\" (高官図) by Hidezaki (Approximately 64X134CM)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition. The scroll shows some creases from long-term storage along with a few areas of light surface abrasion. A very small hole is present but is only visible upon close inspection. Overall, the painting displays beautifully and measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e134 × 66 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original hand-painted hanging scroll dates to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate Meiji period (1900–1913)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e秀崎 (Hidezaki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with two red artist's seals. It depicts a distinguished Chinese court official receiving an imperial seal or ceremonial treasure from a young attendant, a traditional symbol of authority, wisdom, and official rank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe official is shown wearing richly decorated court robes and an elaborate ceremonial headdress befitting his status. The object presented resembles an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimperial seal (宝璽)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the highest symbols of legitimate authority in imperial China. The refined brushwork and balanced composition reflect the continued popularity of classical Chinese themes among Japanese painters during the late Meiji period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaintings of Chinese scholars and high-ranking officials were widely admired in Japan as expressions of Confucian ideals, celebrating education, integrity, loyal service, and virtuous government. They were commonly displayed in homes and reception rooms as auspicious works symbolizing career success, prosperity, and family honor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe presentation of an imperial seal carries especially fortunate symbolism, expressing the recognition of merit and the attainment of high office. Works such as this were intended to inspire learning, achievement, and good fortune while serving as elegant decorative paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311065342211,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_8121.jpg?v=1784808592","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/meiji-taisho-1900-1913-chinese-court-official-receives-imperial-seal-%e9%ab%98%e5%ae%98%e5%9b%b3-by-hidezaki-approximately-64x134cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}