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A Finely Coloured Collection of Imperial Costumes

A Finely Coloured Collection of Imperial Costumes
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Nine splendid watercolours illuminated in gold and silver on pith paper, all sheets framed with light blue ribbons and mounted on paper, each with a passepartout, , occasional small tear in rice paper sheets not affecting image, rice paper sheets 280 x 180mm, preserved in a modern clamshell box, China, 1850s

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Nine splendid watercolours illuminated in gold and silver on pith paper, all sheets framed with light blue ribbons and mounted on paper, each with a passepartout, , occasional small tear in rice paper sheets not affecting image, rice paper sheets 280 x 180mm, preserved in a modern clamshell box, China, 1850s

Very finely executed, colourful brush drawings depicting the imperial couple, sitting on the dragon throne, and other members of the imperial court. The mandarins, court ladies and officers are shown as standing figures, the detailed costumes are partly highlighted in gold and silver.

CHINESE WATERCOLOURS

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