© National Palace Museum, Taipei
Hanging scroll by Jiang Tingxi 蔣廷錫 (1669-1732)
Inscription, a poem by Kangxi Emperor 康熙 (1654-1722, ruled 1621-1722):
坐望中秋月正圓，
玲瓏丹桂植當天。
無私普照八荒外，
皎潔清光雲漢邊。[1]
中秋望月。
[I] sit and gaze at the full moon of the mid-autumn day,
[With] precious, delicate osmanthus planted today.
Generously illuminating all, even beyond the Eight Wastelands, [2]
The clear, pure light extends to the edge of the welkin.
Gazing at the moon on the mid-autumn day.
[1] Red characters rhyme.
[2] Bahuang 八荒 refers to all the wastelands in cardinal and ordinal directions.
The four seals around the inscription:
佩文齋 (Esteemed Writing Studio): the name of Kangxi Emperor’s studio
嘉慶御覽之寶 (Treasures appreciated personally by the Jiaqing Emperor)
康熙宸翰 (Polaris works of Kangxi Emperor): chen 宸 (Pole Star) is a metaphor for the emperor’s residence
保合太和 (Preserving union in great harmony): one of Kangxi’s seals, a quote from the Book of Changes
Note:
As we just celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival (21 September 2021) last week, it is fitting to enjoy a painting of sweet osmanthus, the symbol of autumn. The tiny flowers are widely used in Chinese cuisine for cakes, liquor, infused tea, etc.
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