Reverse Glass Painting Of A Chinese Courtesan - Ca 1850's Origin - Miao Tribe the mirror also displays beautifully

the mirror also displays beautifully as part of a grouped wall arrangement

This style of camphor chest has existed in China since the 16th century with ceramic tomb models having been excavated from this period

Drawers: Three aligned drawers with iron pulls

The bold red surface has developed a rich

Features: Central Ganesh Figure

Reverse Glass Painting Of A Chinese Courtesan - Ca 1850's Origin - Miao Tribe the mirror also displays beautifullyThis beautiful Chinese reverse glass painting dates to the 19th century. Skillfully painted on the reverse side of the glass, these were popular with the wealthy class of society during Georgian period in England, along with Chinoiserie painted furniture. Sadly it has lost its original frame and has been re framed in a pine frame. Note this painting has historic cracks in visible in photographs. Note the identical pair to this painting is in the