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    Framed Watercolour Painting of A Dignitary on Pith Paper - 19th Century

    SKU: M389V7

    19th Century, from China

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    £145
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    Dimensions: W15.8 x D2 x H22.2 cm

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    Product Description & Specifications

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    This 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 dignitary can be seen wearing traditional Chinese dress adorned with dragons and holding a ruyi (ceremonial scepter).

     

    Pith paper is the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called tetrapanax papyrifera, native to southwest China. Pith is incredibly fragile and as such, many of these paintings have not survived.

     

    Framed in a simple gilt frame. 

     


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