Description: This image is titled ‘An Elegant Party’ which was attributed to the emperor Song Huizong during the Song dynasty. It is likely to have been a banquet for scholars/elites. The food shown in the video such as bing and rice is tied in with the topic of agriculture and staples. The image also clearly reflects social norms and practices in China during the timeframe as mentioned in the video.  The main highlight features the gender disparity and the hierarchy of social structure in China during the Song Dynasty.

 

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