Chinese ink and colour painting on silk. It features an elegant composition with various decorative objects, including potted plants, vases, incense burners and a large candlestick with a red candle burning and giving off smoke. The central element appears to be a bonsai or flowering plant in a square pot, symbolising longevity and harmony. The delicate brushwork and muted colours are characteristic of classical Chinese art. The calligraphy at the top probably includes a poem, a dedication or the artist's signature, as well as a red seal, typical of traditional Chinese scroll paintings. 20th century. Height: 275 cm Width: 65 cm