Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Gouache Watercolor Pith Painting 1840 Redo an allegorical scene attributed to

an allegorical scene attributed to the Flemish/Italian artist Jan Van Der Straet (b

5 cm X 76 cm X 40

These are very large and substantial chargers

referring to a ecclesiastical use

enclosing a single shelf

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Gouache Watercolor Pith Painting 1840 Redo an allegorical scene attributed toA fine antique Chinese Qing dynasty export watercolor and gouache pith painting, circa 1840. This very attractive antique painting came from a tradition that started in the very early 19th century and was fueled by Western Merchants coming to the East, studios in canton were set up to produce paintings for the booming Western demand. These works were painted on pith which came from the Chinese rice paper plant, it was lightweight and allowed paint to