Framed Watercolour Painting of A Dignitary on Pith Paper - 19th Century 19th inner frame 111 x 183

inner frame 111 x 183 cms

The rank badges here depict silver pheasants

Materials: Reclaimed Painted Teak

or administrative buildings

Made in the traditional way showcasing the traditional art of beautiful jewelry making is still very much alive in India

Framed Watercolour Painting of A Dignitary on Pith Paper - 19th Century 19th inner frame 111 x 183This 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 dignitary can be seen wearing traditional Chinese dress adorned with dragons and holding a ruyi (ceremonial scepter). Pith paper is the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called tetrapanax