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7 Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Pith Paper

$2,745
£2,084.90
€2,398.01
CA$3,835.30
A$4,276.80
CHF 2,231.45
MX$52,477.91
NOK 28,402.81
SEK 26,911.04
DKK 17,897.24
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This listing is for a beautiful set of 7 Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) paintings on rice/pith papers depicting the traditional Chinese costumes of men and women in the Great Qing Dynasty. They have been professionally framed under glass. The details in the work are excellent and the paintings show great colors. The paintings have a sight size of 5" w x 7.5" h and the frames measure 31.5" w x 24" h. There are some typical scattered splits in the paper which is common in these old pith paintings, but there are no losses and they display wonderfully.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848233664392

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