Reverse Glass Painting Of A Chinese Courtesan - Ca 1850's Origin - Miao Tribe A unique decorative piece

A unique decorative piece

Medium W19 x H7

the mirror also displays beautifully as part of a grouped wall arrangement

this bench would have belonged to a wealthy family

and small meals

Reverse Glass Painting Of A Chinese Courtesan - Ca 1850's Origin - Miao Tribe A unique decorative pieceThis beautiful Chinese reverse glass painting dates to the 19th century. Skillfully painted on the reverse side of the glass, these were popular with the wealthy class of society during Georgian period in England, along with Chinoiserie painted furniture. Sadly it has lost its original frame and has been re framed in a pine frame. Note this painting has historic cracks in visible in photographs. Note the identical pair to this painting is in the