'Cozy Worthies Map', issued by China, posted Apr 2nd, 2016, from People's Park in Shanghai, China, and Mt. Quaiji in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, to Shenayang.
The 'Cozy Worthies Map' is the official translation of the painting, aka painting of hermits. This is a rare painting from the Tang Dynasty by Su Wei, which measures 168.7 cm long and 45.2 cm and wide. It depicts four of the seven famous intellectuals (worthies) including Shan Tao, Wang Rong, Liu Ling and Ruan Ji from the Wei and Jin dynasties, a period known for its tolerance and respect of various schools of thoughts.
The first cover was sent from Mt. Quaiji, where the stories in the painting occurred. The second painting was sent from People's Park, where the Shanghai Museum, home to the painting, resides.
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