[Chinese Pith Paintings].

A twelve-leaf album of Chinese export paintings of Chinese Court Dignitaries.

China: 1860? A later album of portraits of Chinese Court dignitaries. The turquoise paper borders bear captions in English. The coats of the dignitaries are quite detailed. The first image is of the Emperor, followed by Empress (both seated), Prime Minister, his wife, Governor General, his wife, Manchu Tartar General, his lady, Mandarin of 3rd Rank, his lady, Inferior Mandarin, his wife. The other dignitaries are standing. The images have no background painting. Most have corner cracks not affecting the images. In red silk binding, 8vo, 9 x 6" with Western opening. The colors vibrant. Good + overall. Item #27912

Price: $1,250.00