Length:48cm(18.90in)Width:31.5cm(12.40in)Vertical scroll Boys?at?Play, attributed to Zhou Wenju of Song Dynasty, heavy?colour painting on silk, antique original mounting with black?lacquered roller ends. Wrapper label reads “Precious vertical scroll Boys?at?Play by Zhou Wenju, Song Dynasty”. Painted on vermilion?red silk ground. The work depicts children playing under willow trees. Four innocent?looking kids show lively expressions: some climb tree trunks, others gather around a basin for fun. Figures are rendered with fine, fluent drapery lines and rich?antique colours. Dated colophon appears on the left side, covered by numerous ancient imperial?collection seals. Following Song?academy figure?painting tradition, fine detailing and vivid characterisation make it a classic Song?dynasty boys?play subject, with folk?culture, artistic?appreciation and collection value.

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