The Goddess of Luo River Giving a Pearl refers to an event in a poem by Cao Zhi, where the goddess, Fufei, offers a pearl as a parting gift to the poet during an imaginary romantic encounter. This moment is a key part o… Read more
The elegance and resilience of bamboo, a symbol of strength and flexibility in traditional Chinese culture.
In Chinese art and culture, the subject of "Bamboo and Stone" is a potent symbol of upright character, resilien… Read more
The warrior wields a sword in one hand and holds a flame-like object in the other, symbolizing power or divine energy.
In Chinese mythology and art, the warrior figure wielding a sword and a flame-like object most close… Read more
Empress Zetian urging the blooming of flowers
武则天把太平公主赐给武攸暨，则天打算在武攸暨进宫谢亲时赐宴苑中，但见苑中草木零落，希望百花齐发以彰瑞庆，由是催花。In "The Sequel to the Tang Dynasty" and "The Romance of Sui… Read more
