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China Trade Framed Pith Paper Set of Pictures of Butterflies and Plants

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Chinese Watercolours of Flowers and Butterflies on Pith Paper, Set of Eight, Circa 1840-60. The superb set of Chinese watercolours of flowers and insects are painted on pith paper and conserved onto acid-free paper and board within original blue silk ribbon. Dimensions: 13 1/4 inches high x 16 3/4 inches wide (33.66cm high x 42.55cm wide); sight (from edge of silk ribbon 7 inches x 10 1/2 inches Provenance: Collection of Edward Uvedale Augustus Price, 1892. Motto: Vive Ut Vivas (Live that you may have life). (Ref: NY10466-nnuu)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid-19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NY10466-nnuu1stDibs: LU861038786722

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