Empress Zhou the Elder Empress Zhou the Younger (Southern Tang), Fine Art Print, Chinese watercolor on silk, shar pei, shar pei dog, puppy

Please note: Photo shown in this listing is a mockup with the art print. Please note that different sizes may vary slightly in the details included in each print.

Frame shown in the image is for demo purpose only and will not be included in this purchase. 

Bleed/Borders: All our art prints come with a 0.25 white boarder for easy matting and framing. If you desire a different bleed/border setup, please let us know when you order this item and we can prepare it for you including no bleed (no border), 0.5 or 1 inch border per your request. 

Our prints vs our canvases: 

Our Prints: Our cropped print series brings each empress up close — showcasing her unique gaze, symbolic colors, and timeless strength. Perfect for smaller spaces and meaningful gifts.

Our Canvas: For the full experience of each empress’s story, our canvas prints preserve the original scroll-inspired design — from elaborate headpieces to flowing robes. A museum-quality piece for your home.

About the empresses: Empress Zhou the Elder, born Zhou Ehuang, was the empress consort of Li Yu, the last ruler of the Southern Tang state during China's Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Renowned for her musical talent, particularly with the pipa, she was a significant cultural figure of her time. She bore Li Yu two sons, Li Zhongyu and Li Zhongxuan. Following the tragic death of her younger son and her husband's affair with her younger sister, Zhou Jiamin, Empress Zhou the Elder fell into deep sorrow and passed away. After her death, Li Yu married her sister, who became known as Empress Zhou the Younger.