{"product_id":"twelve-designs-for-circular-mirror-yi-yuanji","title":"Twelve Designs for Circular Mirror - Yi Yuanji","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 11th-century Song Dynasty figure study, presented within a circular decorative border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece originates from the Song Dynasty, a period recognised for its technical precision in ink and colour on silk. Attributed to the painter Yi Yuanji, the work presents a figure contained within a circular frame, a format often associated with mirror designs or decorative medallions of the era. The central figure, rendered with careful attention to costume and posture, holds two distinct implements, suggesting a narrative or symbolic role common in religious or courtly iconography of the 11th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on a balanced, symmetrical arrangement. A geometric border, featuring a repeating pattern, encircles the figure, providing a clear separation between the subject and the surrounding field. The colour palette remains muted, consistent with the ageing of silk and the traditional pigments employed during this period. The artist uses fine, controlled lines to define the drapery of the garments and the facial features, demonstrating the disciplined brushwork characteristic of Song Dynasty court painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYi Yuanji is primarily known for his studies of animals, yet this work demonstrates the breadth of his technical capability in figure painting. The inclusion of such designs within a larger series suggests a functional purpose, likely intended as a template for metalwork or lacquerware production. The preservation of the silk allows for an examination of the original pigment application, revealing the subtle shifts in tone that define the figure's form. This print offers a view into the decorative arts of the Northern Song period, where the intersection of painting and craft was a standard practice for artisans and court-commissioned artists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rain-of-flowers-through-the-four-stages-of-meditation-xugu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRain of Flowers Through the Four Stages of Meditation - Xugu — Xu Gu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/girl-arranging-flowers-gai-qi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGirl Arranging Flowers - Gai Qi — Gai Qi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yi Yuanji","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964751450447,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964951073103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964951105871,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964951138639,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964951171407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964951204175,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964951236943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964951269711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964951302479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964951335247,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964951368015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964951400783,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twelve-Designs-for-Circular-Mirror_Poster_CompositorV1_1790762782372.jpg?v=1790764428","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/twelve-designs-for-circular-mirror-yi-yuanji","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}