Framed Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC Bedside Cabinets Although the art of Persian

Although the art of Persian carpet making goes back many centuries

The deer (sha-ba in Tibetan) represents natural harmony and purity

the frame retains the natural imperfections

Materials: Stoneware with cream slip and iron-brown painted decoration

All fittings and chain are made of brass which has an antiqued finish

Framed Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC Bedside Cabinets Although the art of PersianThese lovely antique Chinese gouache paintings are painted on pith paper and date from the 19th century. They were painted in China for the European market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie. Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south west China. Pith is incredibly fragile. This old Chinese gouache paintings have been reframed by our