南宋缂丝莲塘乳鸭图，上海博物馆藏 Kesi Tapestry: Ducks and Ducklings in Lotus Pond，Collection of Shanghai Museum This is the only large surviving kesi tapestry by Zhu Kerou, a master weaver of the Southern Song Dynasty. The composition depicts a serene lotus pond landscape, featuring Taihu rock, lotus blooms, white egrets, mallard pair with ducklings, swallows, dragonflies and aquatic plants rendered with delicate layered details. The versatile weaving technique is known as "Zhu’s kesi method". Symbolizing harmonious family life and prosperity, it represents the pinnacle of Song floral-and-bird silk tapestry art.