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This lovely antique Chinese gouache painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century. This was 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 painting has been framed in a later simple gilt frame.
Condition:
Some historic water damage to the top right corner of the painting. See photos for more detail.
From China
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