The ink color diffuses on the rice paper, creating a hazy night scene. A beautiful lady from the East stands amidst the blooming flowers. Her evening gown is not made of ordinary silk but rather an illusion of brocade created with ink techniques—the hem undulates like the ebbing tide, each fold dyed from light ink to deep indigo, then outlined in gold powder with exquisite detail to depict gemstones.
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