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Antique Chinese Rice Paper Pith Painting '19th Century'

$1,246.07
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About the Item

Antique Chinese rice paper pith painting. It shows a group gathering of men and women. Pith paper is made from the inner pith of the plant Tetrapanex papyrifera, which is a member of the Araliaceae family. The plant is a shrub native to Southern China and Taiwan. As well as a painting material, pith paper was used to make artificial flowers and surgical dressings. Published 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repair lower right. Fresh colours, few small faults (tears and spots). Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13026-11stDibs: LU3054324483372

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