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TWO RICEPAPER ALBUMS, 19TH CENTURY
each containing twelve paintings, in watercolour on pith paper, the first album with images of harvesting scenes with figures toiling the land, sorting the grain and praying for a good crop, the second album with a procession of figures on horseback and on foot, carrying palanquins, flags, banners and lanterns and playing a variety of musical instruments -- each image 8in. x 12½in. (20.3cm.x 31.7cm.), blue silk mounts and silk brocade covers. (2)
each containing twelve paintings, in watercolour on pith paper, the first album with images of harvesting scenes with figures toiling the land, sorting the grain and praying for a good crop, the second album with a procession of figures on horseback and on foot, carrying palanquins, flags, banners and lanterns and playing a variety of musical instruments -- each image 8in. x 12½in. (20.3cm.x 31.7cm.), blue silk mounts and silk brocade covers. (2)
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