1957 Chinese Watercolor Painting – Elegant Court Lady – Gift from Shangru Lee to U.S. Army SFC – Jinan, China – Framed

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1957 Chinese Watercolor Painting – Elegant Court Lady – Gift from Shangru Lee to U.S. Army SFC – Jinan, China – Framed

Description:
Bring a piece of history and elegance into your home with this original 1957 Chinese watercolor painting, gifted in Jinan, China during the postwar U.S.–China era.

This hand-painted artwork features a graceful court lady (mei ren), clad in flowing robes and delicate jewelry, rendered in classic guóhuà (国画) technique on rice paper. Her stylized pose and traditional attire echo the beauty and refinement of Tang and Ming dynasty artistry.

It includes original inscriptions on the reverse:

"From Shangru Lee, at Tsinan, 20 Jan. 1957"
"To Sfc Jim Dickey"

💠 Certificate of Provenance
This painting was presented by Shangru Lee (likely 李尚儒) to Sergeant First Class Jim Dickey of the U.S. Army during his time in China. The historical inscription and framing remain intact, making this an ideal piece for collectors of:

Mid-century Chinese art

Military memorabilia

Vintage Asian wall decor

Cultural diplomatic gifts

Dimensions: 21" Height x 15.5" Wide x 1" Deep
Medium: Watercolor on rice paper
Frame: Original 1950s wood frame with vintage mat
Condition: Gently aged; some foxing and light wear appropriate to its age; overall excellent presentation
See photos for description and condition.

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