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Chinese Mandarin with fan and bottle
Portrait of a Chinese Mandarin, pictured holding an open paper fan and a bottle of something interesting (rice wine?). Date: circa 1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attire Bottle Bureaucrat Level Mandarin Mandarins Ranking Rice Wine High Level
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This portrait captures the essence of a high-ranking Chinese Mandarin from circa 1904. Dressed in traditional attire, the Mandarin dons an ornate, yellow hat signifying his high level of government bureaucracy and ranking within Chinese society. The intricately designed hat, adorned with symbols of power and prosperity, sits atop a formal robe, fastened with a sash. In one hand, the Mandarin gracefully holds an open paper fan, delicately shielding himself from the warm Chinese sun. The fan, a symbol of refinement and status, is intricately decorated with intricate designs and vibrant colors. In the other hand, the Mandarin cradles a bottle of an interesting and aromatic beverage. The clear, elongated bottle, with its distinctive shape and narrow neck, is filled with a rich, amber-colored liquid. The Mandarin's expression suggests that he is savoring the taste of the beverage, possibly rice wine, a traditional Chinese beverage known for its complex flavors and intoxicating effects. The portrait offers a glimpse into the opulent and sophisticated world of Chinese Mandarins during this period, a time when traditional customs and values were deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. The combination of the Mandarin's formal attire, elegant fan, and intriguing bottle create a striking visual representation of Chinese history and heritage.
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