Contact us about 19th Century Chinese Watercolour on Pith Paper of Man Wearing White Jacket.

19th Century Chinese Watercolour on pith paper of Chinese man wearing a white jacket. Accomplished and delicately painted. Europeans while travelling in China in the 19th Century would collect small watercolour paintings showing Chinese everyday activities These would be painted on ‘pith’ paper which is made from the inner pith of a shrub called Tetrapanex papyrifera, native to S China and Taiwan. Height 20.5cms x Width 15.5cms Plastic frame. Please note the condition: Sold as seen. The frame is plastic. There is discolouration and marks to the print + age related wear consistent with age and use. Please view the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. If you require any extra photos or a condition report, please do not hesitate to contact the team Located in Building 1. Dealer 1235