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A little piece of Indian history
Dimensions: W144 x D35 x H34 cm
original lid
decorative manuscript-style borders
Framed Chinese Pith Painting of a Flower Boat - Late 19thC Origin - Japan A little piece of IndianThis lovely antique Chinese gouache painting is of a Chinese flower boat from Canton. Painted on pith paper and dating from the 19th century, they were made for the European market which enjoyed a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie from the Georgian period onwards. Flower boats were mainly used as floating brothels by wealthy Chinese and visiting western traders and sailors. These flower boats were identifiable by their open front and
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