Fine Art Print : Sorting tea, China

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Sorting tea, China

Sorting tea, China. Date: circa 1870

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Media ID 23275506

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Beverage Chest Chests Product Sort Sorting Supervisor

21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Discover the timeless beauty of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Sorting Tea, China" (circa 1870), taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate process of sorting and grading tea leaves in China. Each print is meticulously reproduced with the utmost care and attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the rich history and culture of China into your home or office, and elevate your space with this stunning piece of art. Order your Fine Art Print today and indulge in the elegance and sophistication of yesteryears.

21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.9cm (21" x 12.2")

Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative and intriguing photograph capturing a moment in the time-honored tea industry of China during the late Victorian era, circa 1870. The image presents a scene of meticulous sorting and selection taking place in a spacious, dimly lit room. The air is thick with the aroma of freshly picked tea leaves, as men and women in traditional Eastern attire sit cross-legged on the floor, intently examining the chests before them. The room is filled with an atmosphere of quiet focus and dedication, as each worker carefully sorts and separates the tea leaves based on their size, color, and quality. The chests, stacked high against the walls, are brimming with the green, brown, and black tea leaves, waiting to be meticulously inspected and graded. The supervisor, seated at a low table in the center of the room, oversees the sorting process with a watchful eye. His serious expression and the stack of empty chests beside him indicate the importance of this task in ensuring the finest tea leaves are selected for export. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the labor-intensive process of tea production in China during the late 1800s, a time when tea became increasingly popular in the Western world. The image invites us to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication involved in producing this beloved beverage, which continues to be a cherished part of daily life and cultural traditions around the globe.

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