How do I hang a silk scroll?

Hanging scrolls require careful handling to protect the delicate silk fabric and paper backing from excessive tension or environmental damage. Utilise appropriate wall fixings and avoid displaying them in direct sunlight. Keep the hanging area free from excessive humidity, which can warp the wooden rollers and degrade the silk fibres over time.

What subjects appear in these paintings?

The subjects span traditional landscapes, divine figures, wildlife such as geese and snow leopards, and formal ancestor portraits. Specific cultural motifs reflect the artistic traditions of China, Japan, Tibet, and India. Many pieces also depict narrative battle scenes, botanical studies of plum blossom, and royal processions involving elephants.

How do I date a silk painting?

Dating relies on stylistic markers, mounting techniques, materials, and accompanying signatures or artist stamps. Qing Dynasty and Meiji period works carry distinct compositional traits. Physical evidence such as the type of wooden framing, paper backings, and pigment composition helps narrow the production era.

Are these works framed or unframed?

The selection includes both traditional hanging scrolls and works presented in original wooden frames with glass. Framed examples are ready for immediate wall display. Scrolls offer a more traditional format designed for vertical presentation.