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Antique Chinese Export Gouache Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers, 19th Century

$3,850
£2,910.12
€3,344.25
CA$5,361.10
A$5,964.01
CHF 3,126.41
MX$72,878.69
NOK 39,810.89
SEK 37,476.44
DKK 24,963.55
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This listing is for a beautiful set of Chinese Export Gouache (watercolor) Paintings on Rice/Pith Papers dating to the 19th century that have been framed under glass. The detail in the work is excellent and the paintings show great colors. The paintings have a sight size of 5.25" x 3.5" and the frames measure 10" x 7.75". 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: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norton, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5848230942692

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