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weight 45 - 50 grams
the bronze has developed a beautiful dark patina with subtle variations in colour
scrollwork detailing
the heat generated softens the lac and a thin lacquer of colour was deposited on the wood
the muted tones of its faded paint show signs of an interesting life
Framed Chinese Pith Painting Watercolour of A Dignitary - 19thC Trays weight 45 - 50 gramsThis excellent antique Chinese pith painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century. Pith paintings were painted in China for the European export market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie. Here, a female Chinese dignitary can be seen wearing traditional garb. The status can be determined by the small feet just visible beneath the dress. Pith paper is the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a
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