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TWO RICEPAPER ALBUMS, 19TH CENTURY
each containing twelve paintings, in watercolour on pith paper, the first album with images of figures on brightly coloured junks and sampans, some with flags flying and their sails unfurled, the second album with a procession of figures 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 figures on brightly coloured junks and sampans, some with flags flying and their sails unfurled, the second album with a procession of figures 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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