A REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF OFFICIALS AND LADIES Late 18th century Depicting two government officials entertaining two court ladies, two attendants peeking behind the standing lady with a pipe, in the background a water pond with elegant pavilions, all framed by an arch of pine and bamboo with birds, peony sprays, blossoms and fruiting grape vine, gilt-wood frame. 50cm (19 3/4in) high x 35cm (13 3/4in) wide