Author: Emperor Huizong (Zhao, Ji)
Source: Huisheng Chen
Owner: National Palace Museum
Location: Taipei City, Taiwan
Link to: Website
Comments from Huisheng Chen:
Emperor Huizong (Zhao, Ji) of North Song Dynasty China (AD 960-1126) was recognized as the greatest birds of prey painter in traditional Chinese painting and one of the greatest calligraphers in Chinese history (but one of the worst politicians). I guess Siberian white goshawk must be as expensive as it is now a days that Zhao, Ji painted at least two white goshawks .
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