The image is a photograph of a page from a book titled "Economy and Daily Life in the Ming Dynasty". The page is written in black text on a beige background. The title of the book is written at the top in Chinese characters. Below the title, there is a subtitle in English that reads "In the early Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taipei (r. 1368-1398) implemented encouraging policies to restore and develop production. By the mid-to-late Ming, growth in the commodity economy led to new modes of production in certain industries. Lifestyles and social values began to change as the pursuit of luxury and individuality became fashionable." The author's name is written below the title in smaller text.