Chinese Pith folio, 22pc-story of tea & birds 1850
Items for Sale » Moorabool Antique Galleries »
Description
Chinese pith (rice) painting folio, The Story of Tea, depicting the story of making tea, from the farmer planting the plant to the picking, preparing, and packing t=into tea-chests for export to Europe, the reverse with various pairs of colourful birds, bound within well painted black lacquer end boards with gilt figures in landscapes. Mid 19th century minor damages, original bindings #1016401
Price: $3,400.00
Moorabool Antique Galleries
16 - 18 Ryrie Street
Geelong VIC 3220
weekdays 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday CLOSED
www.moorabool.com
T: 03 5229 2970
queries@moorabool.com