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Crested Bird Peach Blossom Branch Wang Zhong

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Chinese PaintingMagpiePeach BlossomWang Zhong

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A crested bird, likely a red-billed blue magpie, perched on gnarled tree branches with white and pink peach blossoms. The bird displays blue wing patches and a long elegant tail. The blossoms are depicted in various stages from tight buds to full bloom. The painting symbolizes auspiciousness and joy—magpies herald good news while spring blossoms signify renewal. Wang Zhong (汪中, 1745-1794). 明-汪中