Framed Chinese Watercolour of Birds on Pith Paper - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves then highlighted with delicate floral

then highlighted with delicate floral giltwork that enhances its dramatic presence

We have never seen a chest like this before

Lacquered with a classic burgundy lacquer

Antique Korean furniture is rare to find in Europe

113 x 63 x 60  (wxdxh cms)

Framed Chinese Watercolour of Birds on Pith Paper - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves then highlighted with delicate floralThis lovely antique Chinese gouache painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century. This was painted in China for the European market which was enjoying a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie. Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south west China. Pith is incredibly fragile. This old Chinese gouache painting has been framed in a later