The Great Physician of Ancient China - Wall Scroll
154.2cm
60¾"
69.2cm
27¼"

Approximate Measurements

Artwork Panel: 51.5cm x 98.6cm  ≈  20¼" x 38¾"

Silk/Brocade: 60.2cm x 154.2cm  ≈  23¾" x 60¾"

Width at Wooden Knobs: 69.2cm  ≈  27¼"

The Great Physician of Ancient China - Wall Scroll close up view

Close up view of the artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll

华佗

The Great Physician of Ancient China

Hua Tuo

This is Hua Tuo who lived from 140–208 AD. He was an ancient Chinese physician who lived during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. The Records of Three Kingdoms and Book of Later Han record Hua as the first physician in China to use anesthesia during surgery. He created his anesthetic by combining wine with a herbal concoction of cannabis powder. Besides being respected for expertise in surgery and anesthesia, Hua Tuo was famous for his abilities in acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine. Some call him the father of modern medicine. But his technique of using anesthesia was more than 1500 before western medicine caught up (in 1859 when western physicians used cocaine as their first anesthetic).

You may also see his name written as 華佗. Same person, just an alternate way to write his name.

About the Art...

This is a very detailed painting that is mounted to a silk wall scroll. A lot of work went into this. It actually takes the artist almost a full day to complete.

You won't be disappointed if you become the owner of this work of art. I guarantee it personally or your money back.


About the Artist...

The artist's name is Jing Bin. He was born in Guanxi Province (southern China). His specialty is paintings of mythological and historical figures of ancient China.