123.5cm
48½"
48½"
64.2cm
25¼"
25¼"
Approximate Measurements
Artwork Panel: 45.1cm x 68cm ≈ 17¾" x 26¾"
Silk/Brocade: 55.2cm x 123.5cm ≈ 21¾" x 48½"
Width at Wooden Knobs: 64.2cm ≈ 25¼"
Close up view of the flower artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll
The Chinese title written on this artwork, 富貴吉祥, means "Wealth and good fortune".
In China, the peony is kind of the royal flower, so that may help you understand the title a bit more.
The artist who created this painting is a Mr. Zhang from near Chengdu city in the Sichuan (Szechuan) province of China.
The peony is the unofficial national flower of China. It dates back far into Chinese history.
In fact, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) legend has it that the emperor's concubines would often wear peonies in their hair vying for favor from the emperor.
Note: The xuan paper used to create this artwork is handmade. You may find fibers, husks, or other specks pressed into the paper. Also, with the style of painting, you may see some colorful specks of paint on the paper from the wild freehand style used by the artist.