Evoke the spirit of age-old wisdom and knowledge with this sophisticated hand-painted scroll. Serene and austere, this lovely painting depicts a wizened Chinese sage as he sits in meditative repose contemplating the mysteries of the cosmos. Smiling softly, this scholar's face radiates an earnest and kindly persona as he delves deep within himself in search of insight and revelations. The artist's skill is apparent in the wispy strokes of the philosopher's beard, the soft creases of his traditional robes, and the simple yet striking blend of earth tones. In the top right-hand corner, Chinese characters are rendered in ancient "jia gu wen", or turtle shell script, so named because this ancient form of Chinese writing was often scratched into tortoise shells or other animal bones in order to preserve the author's message. The painting features an elegant taupe brocade paper border that accents the cool colors of the artwork with its textured arabesque patterning. A hand-carved roll bar of black lacquered wood en Size/Dimensions: 48 in. H x 20 in. W Type: Framed and Unframed Art Color/Finish: Multi-Color