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China: Huanghe Lou or 'Yellow Crane Tower' painting on silk by an unknown Ming Dynasty (1368- 1644) artist

China: Huanghe Lou or 'Yellow Crane Tower' painting on silk by an unknown Ming Dynasty (1368- 1644) artist

Yellow Crane Tower (Huáng Hè Lóu) is a famous and historic tower, first built in the year 223 CE, the current structure however, was rebuilt in 1981. The tower stands on Sheshan (Snake Hill), at the bank of Yangtze River in the Wuchang District, of the city of Wuhan, in Hubei province of central China.

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