Museum Updates
Ancient painting captures summer leisure under banana leaves
Updated: Jul 20, 2026
China Bound
Print
Share - WeChat
How did ancient Chinese literati stay cool in muggy summer?
This Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) painting by Qian Gu (1508-79) shows two scholars enjoying a game of go in a waterside pavilion, shaded by pines, bamboo, and lush banana leaves. Created for the renowned scholar Wang Shizhen (1526-90), it beautifully captures the refined art of summer leisure. Collection: Liaoning Provincial Museum.
Features
Festival & Customs
Liangshan Yi Torch Festival lights up Puge with torches and tradition
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Captivating craftsmanship of dragon and phoenix bronze mirror
