C19th Authentic Chinese Pith Paper Painting Mounted in Glass Frame, Business Man
USD 188.00 USD
Specifications
| Primary Material | Pith Rice Paper |
| Type | Hand Painted |
| Color | Multi-Color |
| Chinese Dynasty | 1644 - 1911 |
| Original/Reproduction | Antique Original |
| Region Of Origin | China |
| Age | 1850-1899 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
This item is an antique 19th-century Chinese export watercolor painting on pith paper. Material: It is painted on pith paper, often mistakenly called rice paper, which was a popular support for export art during the Qing Dynasty. Subject: Depicts a figure in traditional Qing Dynasty costume, likely a business man 商人 Significance: These paintings were created specifically for export to Western markets to record Chinese culture and socio-cultural exchanges.
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