Framed Chinese Pith Painting Watercolour of A Dignitary - 19thC Material - Glass Carved Stone Horse From Hebei

Carved Stone Horse From Hebei Province

This elegant gilt bronze Buddha figure dates to the Rattanakosin period of 19th century Thailand

Bulb: 3 x SES - Small screw fitting bulbs (max 60w) not included

as well as a finely executed raised tray edge

Framed Chinese Pith Painting Watercolour of A Dignitary - 19thC Material - Glass Carved Stone Horse From HebeiThis excellent antique Chinese pith painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century. Pith paintings were painted in China for the European export market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie. Here, a female Chinese dignitary can be seen wearing traditional garb. The status can be determined by the small feet just visible beneath the dress. Pith paper is the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a