Ming Dynasty Pine Penjing
Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> (Public domain)
NameMing Dynasty Pine Penjing
Species NamePinus sp.
Common NamePine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)120
Container TypeRectangular ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresgnarled, aged bark, multiple bends
Foliage Typeneedle-like
Height (cm)35
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitystable, not highly detailed in painting
Notable FeaturesDepicted in a historical Ming Dynasty painting, includes decorative rocks as part of a penjing landscape.
Description
This specimen, depicted in a Ming Dynasty painting, showcases a mature conifer, likely a pine, styled as a penjing. It features a gnarled, S-curved trunk with well-developed branches and is presented in a rectangular pot alongside decorative rocks, creating a miniature landscape.
