Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass of children and their mothers or possibly servants/nannies playing or dancing in the interior of a traditional Chinese house.
Original rosewood frame holds a very finely hand painted scene on glass.
It is delightful and portrays traditionally clothed mothers/nannies and children in an elegant room, their pair of pet white rabbets in the foreground wondering what's going on!
Ornamental Chinoiserie style cast metal hanging bracket fastened to top.
A very cute, whimsical piece.
No markings.
Antique, Republic period. Circa 1940-50s.
Condition is very good with very minor expected signs of wear and age.
A charming piece.
Overall with frame: 16" wide x 22" high x 3/4" thick.
The painted glass is about 14" wide x 20" high.
4.5 pounds.  **Subsidised shipping.