Framed Chinese Pith Painting Watercolour of A Dignitary - 19thC Material - Glass 56 (note: this publication incorrectly

56 (note: this publication incorrectly attributes the style to Gujarat)

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Supplied with strong hangers to make a stunning piece of wall art

Carved Stone Horse From Hebei Province

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Framed Chinese Pith Painting Watercolour of A Dignitary - 19thC Material - Glass 56 (note: this publication incorrectlyThis 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