Chinese paintings / albums owned by David Scott Mitchell

Each album is covered in patterned silk and has two green fabric ties at sides.

PXC 289
Each drawing features an interior view of male or female of rank with two attendant [12 drawings]
PXC 290
VOLUME 1 - Contains botanical illustrations of flower with insects (butterflies, moths, dragonflies and other insects) [12 drawings]
VOLUME 2 - Four views of a trading port (possibly Canton) and harbour with various sailing vessels. 
VOLUME 3 - Studies of floral arrangements in vases. [12 drawings]
VOLUME 4 - Features processes of food production including presentation of product, Chinese labourers in a field, watering, men squashing [tea?] in boxes, women sorting harvested goods, quality assessment, packaging and transport, and weighing [12 drawings].

Chinese paintings / albums owned by David Scott Mitchell

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