Quing Dynasty Birds with Lotus Flowers Painting Scroll

This antique watercolor and ink painting is from the Quing Dynasty during the period of 1611-1700. This is a signed piece by an unknown artist. The title of the painting appears on the right side of the scroll in Chinese. In English, it reads, "In the Spring Yichou, the old Lotus Wakes Up." There are some light stains on the papyrus due to its age. The watercolors with ink still appear with rich, vibrant colors. Multicolor blue, white, orange, and black small birds surround the old magnificent Lotus pads amongst the reeds and water. The lotuses have various shades of large green leaves that are attached to brown spotted stems. The lotus flowers are a rich red, pink, and off-white color. One lotus is in full bloom while the other lotus is about to bloom. There is a large top and bottom silk damask border. The top and bottom of the border is attached to the damask sides borders. At the bottom of the scroll is a wooden dowel. The watercolors and ink are commensurate with other Quing Dynasty paintings during the period (1611-1700). The approximate dimensions of the painting: Height: 41 in or 104.14 cm Width: 22 in or 55.88 cm The approximate dimensions of the painting with damask borders: Height: 65 in or 165.10 cm Width: 24 in or 60.96 cm