Qianlong Snow Soft Pure Gu Poetry Notes

[Qianlong Xuemian Chungu Poetry Notes]

Qianlong Xuemian Chungu Poetry Notes, Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, 53.6 cm long and 38.5 cm wide
This paper is made of bast fiber, with a smooth, flexible texture and natural color. In the lower right corner, there is a seal in the official script Zhu Wen, which reads, “In the 49th year of Qianlong’s reign (1784), the Jiachen was presented to the Qingmian Pure Gu Poetry Notes.”. Over the years, the surface of the paper has become yellow spots
The “snow wool” in this paper print is a visual description of the performance of the paper. “Pure Gu” is a word used to celebrate one’s birthday, meaning “great happiness”, indicating that this paper was presented as a gift to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Qianlong’s birth. Therefore, the paper was made at a precise time and with a clear background.