The image is a page from a book titled "Ming Dynasty". The page is divided into two sections. The top section is titled "The Ming Dynasty was marked by an increase in the commercialization of agricultural products. In the mid-late period, large-scale production based on employment relationships emerged in the handicraft industry. The transport and trade of agricultural and handicraft products in large quantities accelerated economic prosperity in the cities and towns. After tax reform in the middle with silver, Ming, peasants began to pay off their labour obligations to the government with silver. Economic growth led to increased demand for currency with higher denominations. In early Ming, paper notes were still dominant. Beginning in the Middle Ming, silver became one of primary currencies."

The page is written in black text on a beige background. The title of the book is written at the top of the page in Chinese characters.