Illustrated catalogue of the remarkable collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, beautiful old porcelains, amber and stone carvings, sumptuous eighteenth century brocades, interesting old paintings on glas and fine old carpets, rugs and furniture, from ancient palaces and temples of China comprising the private collection of a Chinese nobleman of Tien-Tsin . PUBU AST- .T1LB£N FOt CHINESE PAINTING ON GLASS 401—The Pixk Ladv Height, 18 inches; width, l-i inches Three-quarter length jjortrait of a lovely Celestial maidenMeariiig a rich robe of pink damask, at her dressing table atthe completion of
Illustrated catalogue of the remarkable collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, beautiful old porcelains, amber and stone carvings, sumptuous eighteenth century brocades, interesting old paintings on glas and fine old carpets, rugs and furniture, from ancient palaces and temples of China comprising the private collection of a Chinese nobleman of Tien-Tsin . PUBU AST- .T1LB£N FOt CHINESE PAINTING ON GLASS 401—The Pixk Ladv Height, 18 inches; width, l-i inches Three-quarter length jjortrait of a lovely Celestial maidenMeariiig a rich robe of pink damask, at her dressing table atthe completion of her elaborate toilette. In one hand, raisedtoward her shoulder, she holds a hand-mirror, but evidentlysatisfied with what it has already told her she looks out inthe direction of the spectator. She has a broad forehead andoval face, and a cupids-bow mouth. Her black hair is deckedwith ornaments, and her robe, whicli is lined in blue, is em-bellished with gold. Her dress beneath it is pale-green, lightlytrimmed witli black. {Illustrated) CHINESE PAINTING ON GLASS 402—Lady Reading Height, 18 inclies; icidth, 1-t inclies A young lady with thoughtful, expressive face, is portrayedat three-quarter length, liolding in her hand an open Chinesescroll. She has paused in her reading and looks up at the^ observer with deep, quiet eyes. Her flowing, pale-
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