Framed Chinese Watercolour of Birds on Pith Paper - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves Antique Korean furniture is rare

Antique Korean furniture is rare to find in Europe

Rosewood Jewellery Box - Brass Peacocks - 3 Drawers - 19th c

allowing for airflow while maintaining a light and practical structure

traditionally used for storing rice

Framed Chinese Watercolour of Birds on Pith Paper - 19th Century Bandhani Silk Scarves Antique Korean furniture is rareThis 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