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Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century

$425
£324.94
€374.26
CA$595.56
A$664.88
CHF 348.39
MX$8,138.80
NOK 4,424.53
SEK 4,171.77
DKK 2,793.14
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About the Item

This Chinese portrait depicts a young woman and was painted using a reverse glass painting technique. Painting in reverse on the opposite side of a piece of glass meant the painter had to work in reverse.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881226684122

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