Not currently on display at the V&A

Painting

late 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Rectangular painting depicting two figures on plain ground. The seated figure on the right is handed an object by the figure on the left. Mounted with a border of blue ribbon.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Watercolours on pith
Brief description
Painting, watercolours on pith, China, late 19th century
Physical description
Rectangular painting depicting two figures on plain ground. The seated figure on the right is handed an object by the figure on the left. Mounted with a border of blue ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 29cm
  • Height: 17.6cm
Content description
Chinese export watercolours
Credit line
Given by Mrs Norah Shepherd.
Object history
Part of an album numbered E.842-1973, the full series of of twelve sheets numbered E.842:1 to 12-1973.
Collection
Accession number
E.842:7-1973

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Record createdJuly 5, 2023
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