A man tossing (?) tea leaves in a shallow basket, to help the release enzymes (?) necessary for oxidation. Gouache by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.

Date:
1850
Reference:
572144i
Part of:
Tea (Camellia sinensis) cultivation and production.
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1850

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1 painting (album fol. 8) : gouache on rice paper, laid down ; image and border 15.6 x 22.9 cm

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Wellcome Collection 572144i

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