Artist: Bian Wenjin (active 1426-1435)
Date: Ming (AD 1368-1644)
Dimensions: Height 155 cm, Width 99 cm
Material: Ink and colour on silk
Bian JIngzhao (15 century) is known by his zi (designated name) Wenjin. A native of Shaxian, Fujian province, Bian Jingzhao was a daizhao in the imperial court during the Yongle reign (1403-1424) of the Ming dynasty. He was skilled in meticulous painting of flowers and birds.