A painting on paper depicting a female figure, signed Xu Cao, China, late Qing dynasty

ink and mineral pigments on paper, showing a seated lady beside a scholar’s table with books, a floral vase and scholar’s objects; with an extended poetic inscription to the left and signature 徐操 (Xu Cao). Framed.

清 徐操款 纸本设色仕女图

cm 47x33