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Description

by Zee Wo, Shanghai, circa 1900, of rectangular portrait from to an oval aperture, the border of pierced chrysanthemum blooms and foliage, the top with a circular vacant cartouche, with a simple two wire support, stamped verso 'ZW' (Dimensions: h: 22cm w: 16cm)

(h: 22cm w: 16cm)

Footnote: The chrysanthemum is a member of the grouping of plants known as the Four Gentleman, Four Princely Plants and the Four Plants of Virtue. The chrysanthemum, in combination with the prunus, orchid and bamboo, represents the four seasons of the year.

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