19th century, includes five paintings, ink and gouache on pith paper, four with light blue borders, vivid jeweled colors and finely detailed faces, figures are featured in elaborate imperial splendor spaces with very fine textiles and sumptuous interiors, four are framed in red lacquer frames and the smaller fifth painting in a gilt frame, not examined outside of the frames.

Frame dimensions 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.; smallest 12 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.

Some chips, splits, and separations to pith paper; some discoloration; some losses to pith, but colors are bright and clean; frames have scattered wear; not examined outside of the frames.