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19th Century Painting of a Chinese Scholar

Offered by: Susan Silver Antiques

Description
Large Chinese Qing painting of an important government official and master scholar with flowing hair, mustache, beard and black headdress, wearing a colorful red loosely draped robe decorated with blue dragons and flowers, green lining, holding an ivory yiban. There is a shield enclosing a Chinese inscription by his disciples or students presenting this painting to him.

Gouche on rice paper mounted on silk, gilded frame, black silk shantung mount, gilded narrow inner mount..

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gouche on rice paper, giltwood, glass
Condition:	Good. Wear consistant with age and use.
Creation Date:	1853
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	5955
Incollect Reference #:	273830

Dimensions

W.	45.5 in;	H.	73.75 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	115.57 cm;	H.	187.33 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Susan Silver Antiques, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, offers a carefully curated selection of 18th and 19th-century Georgian and Regency furniture and accessories. For inquiries, contact us at 413-229-8169 or susan@susansilverantiques.com.