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Chinese Watercolour Of Two Fishermen & Water Birds
This is a charming Chinese watercolour on thin paper of two fishermen standing on narrow boats in a river while attended by a number of water birds, 19th century.
Our research suggests that this could be a rare antique image depicting the ancient Chinese tradition of fishing with cormorants. Fishermen use the natural fish-hunting instincts of the cormorants to catch fish, but a metal ring placed round the bird's neck prevents large, valuable fish from being swallowed. The fish are instead collected by the fisherman.
Dimensions:
Height 67 cm
Width 34 cm
Condition: The painting is in good antique condition with a few old creases and some chipping and handling marks around the edges. It is currently attached at the top to thin card but would look fabulous framed (we suggest a simple cushion-top black frame. Please contact David by using the enquiry form or phoning 07931 370372 if you would like to see additional photographs or require more information.
Postage & packing: £10 within the UK. We would probably send rolled.
SellerTorr Antiques & Decorative Arts
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Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
Our research suggests that this could be a rare antique image depicting the ancient Chinese tradition of fishing with cormorants. Fishermen use the natural fish-hunting instincts of the cormorants to catch fish, but a metal ring placed round the bird's neck prevents large, valuable fish from being swallowed. The fish are instead collected by the fisherman.
Dimensions:
Height 67 cm
Width 34 cm
Condition: The painting is in good antique condition with a few old creases and some chipping and handling marks around the edges. It is currently attached at the top to thin card but would look fabulous framed (we suggest a simple cushion-top black frame. Please contact David by using the enquiry form or phoning 07931 370372 if you would like to see additional photographs or require more information.
Postage & packing: £10 within the UK. We would probably send rolled.
Price
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Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Material Paper
Origin Chinese
Item code as1016a422
Status For Sale
£295.00
$368.51
€344.94
$368.51
€344.94
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Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
By appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
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