Research on the"Scroll of Altan Khans Tribute Painting and Vassal Letter"and Its Value
The"Scroll of Altan Khan's Tribute Painting and Vassal Letter"preserved in Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences,is a magnificent scroll with nine and a half meters in length.It comprises two parts:on the left side,a painting drawn in the style of traditional Chinese landscape art on silk,depicting the journey of Altan Khan and other Mongolian leaders'tribute envoys from Hohhot to the Forbidden City in Beijing;on the right side,the presentation of a vassal letter by Altan Khan and his cohorts to Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty.Created in the eighth year of Wanli's reign(1580),one side of the scroll vividly illustrates the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty,with its mountains,cities,the Great Wall,fortified fortresses,and the resplendent imperial city,while the other side portrays the natural beauty of the Mongolian region,including its green mountains,clean rivers,cities,tents,pagodas,temples,Bansheng板升 buildings and hunting crowds.In the middle,it depicts Mongolian tribute caravans traversing within the Great Wall on their journey to Beijing.The painting successfully captures the spirit of the times following the"Longqing Peace Treaty",showcasing the Mongol-Han harmony and peace,the political stability,and the peaceful coexistence of the people.This paper focuses on the interpretation of the painting and points out its historical significance and value,asserting it as a vibrant cultural relic and document reflecting the history of communication,exchanges,and integration among ethnic groups in China.
Longqing Peace TreatyAltan Khan's Tribute Paintingthe Ming Dynastythe Mongol-Han relationship
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