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The Chinese and English introduction to the hall.

Head Gate was built at the same time as Seriousness and Consonance Hall was built (1456-1462). It was renovated in 1825 and again in 1988.

Horseback riding is a popular means of land transportation. However, within the context of the painting, horseback riding seems to be restricted to the elite of society, such as officials or the literati. Note, also, while there are many wheel carts…

Horseback riding was an apparently popular means of land transportation, as depicted in the painting. However, within the context of the painting, horseback riding seems to be restricted to the elite of society, such as officials or the literati.…

A hospital named "Official Zhao's House" (趙太丞家).Two women with their hair in buns consult a man. He may well be the pharmacist whose name appears on the sign above their heads: "Official Zhao's House"…