‘Fragrant Waters and Beautiful Cliffs’

Matteo Ripa, 1712 - 1714

This building was Emperor Kangxi’s private study, where he would host celebrations for the Double Seventh Festival (the seventh day of the seventh month), with his consorts and high-ranking officials. Featuring a Buddhist altar, it also served for some time as the residence of the emperor’s mother, Empress Dowager Xiaohui.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1968-207
  • Dimensionsheight 324 mm x width 357 mm