[Three Star Picture Axis of Qianlong Imperial Inscription on Kesi Embroidery]
Three Star Picture Axis of Qianlong Imperial Inscription on Kesi Embroidery, Qing Qianlong, 412 cm in vertical direction, 135 cm in horizontal direction. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The picture shows colored tapestry with embroidery, with patterns symbolizing longevity such as blessing, wealth, longevity, three stars, and pines, cranes, and deer. The work adopts techniques such as flat tapestry, long and short tapestry, and overlapping tapestry. In order to express the texture of different objects, in some subtle places, it is supplemented by silk embroidery, such as the clothing patterns of characters, the body of crane deer, etc., which is embroidered with gold thread, loose needle, and hair applying needle. The entire picture uses over 30 types of colored silk, with a full composition and exquisite tapestry
The running script “Xi Xian Increasing Age” and the rhyme “San Xing Tu Song” in the script “Ke Yu Bi”:
The five blessings of Ji Chou and the one longevity of Ji Chou. Wealth is wealth, and then it becomes even. “Shou Yue Lu, capital to receive, there must be a Secretary Yan.”. The beautiful sky arches, the rising sun and the wind, and the pines and flowers flourish. The realm is immortal, and God Xiao joins hands, making a good relationship with Heaven, and hanging his blessing on his chest. “Si Lu embraces his son, and Zhi Ran is a loving mother.”. The stars have only a long life, as if they were present in You. Yue Yuebin, three friends of Ziyuan. Xi Zhi prolongs my life and bless me with nine blessings. In trillions of years, look at this grain
Qian Long, Ren Yin, Qing Dynasty, and Yue Yu’s pen
Eight seals, including the “Qianlong Imperial Brush”, “Treasure of the Ancient and Rare Heavenly Son”, “Zizi Zizi”, “Sanxi Tang Jingjian Seal”, and “Yizi Zi”, were inscribed.