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Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers, 1736-95
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Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers, 1736-95
Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers, 1736-95. This handscroll features a map illustrating the Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers ( Jing qing Wei zhuo tu ) and a report by the statesman Dong Gao (1704-1818), preceded by an imperial commentary. The entire handscroll is woven in silk; while the calligraphy section on the right side is woven into the fabric, the Chinese characters on the map are all embroidered. The map shows the clear (blue) river Jing in the north joining the muddy (yellow) river Wei in the west and flowing into the large Yellow River in the northeast. The roofs of houses and sections of the city wall in the lower part of the map indicate the city of Xi an, a former imperial capital in Shaanxi province located near the site where the terracotta soldiers of Chinas first emperor were found in modern times. The management and control of the empires vast network of waterways, dams, and irrigation systems was an important task for Chinas rulers. Flood prevention was essential, for when the Yellow River overflowed it caused disastrous deluges and destroyed farmland and settlements. Here the Qianlong emperor had requested an on-site investigation of the Jing and Wei rivers in order to rectify historic written sources that confused the Jing and Wei rivers. In addition to the Cleveland tapestry scroll, an identical tapestry version is preserved in the Palace Museum in Taipei and a rubbing version on paper is preserved in the National Library in Beijing
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Handscroll Tapestry Weave Embroidery Qing Dynasty 1644 1911
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This print showcases the handscroll titled "Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers, 1736-95". The scroll features a meticulously crafted map depicting the convergence of two rivers, accompanied by a report from statesman Dong Gao. What makes this handscroll truly remarkable is its intricate construction. Woven entirely in silk, the calligraphy section on the right side seamlessly blends into the fabric, while every Chinese character on the map is delicately embroidered. The map itself portrays an important geographical junction - where the clear blue waters of river Jing meet with the muddy yellow currents of river Wei before flowing into China's mighty Yellow River in northeastern China. Notably, within this depiction lies Xi'an, a former imperial capital known for housing Emperor Qin Shi Huang's terracotta soldiers. This artwork holds significant historical value as it sheds light on China's extensive water management systems during ancient times. With floods being a constant threat to farmland and settlements along the Yellow River, it was crucial for rulers to control these vast networks through dams and irrigation systems. Commissioned by Emperor Qianlong himself, this particular handscroll aimed to rectify past confusion regarding written sources that muddled descriptions between Jing and Wei rivers. It serves as a testament to his dedication towards understanding and managing his empire's waterways. Today, we can marvel at this extraordinary piece not only through this print but also through identical tapestry versions preserved in Taipei's Palace Museum and Beijing's National Library in rubbing form on paper.
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