Framed Watercolour Painting of A Musician on Pith Paper - 19th Century Jali Panel Intricate brasswork circles the table

Intricate brasswork circles the table and there is an elegant central plate that is likely influenced by the Mughal period in India (1526€“1761)

with simple legs and stretcher supports

Built from heavy-gauge brass and fixed with copper rivets

one of Hinduism’s principal deities

The frame is detailed with scrolling floral carvings

Framed Watercolour Painting of A Musician on Pith Paper - 19th Century Jali Panel Intricate brasswork circles the tableThis 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 musician can be seen wearing traditional Chinese dress, seated on a stool and playing an instrument. Pith paper is the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera,