Description: Qing dynasty, ca. 18th. century, China, A set of three Tiehua or iron flower painting panels in wooden frames. The invention of Tiehua was attributed to a Wuhu blacksmith, Tang Peng (also known as Tang Tien-chi, 1644 – 1722), who was inspired by Chinese ink paintings. These three panels show blossoming prunus, flowering lotus and blooming crysanthemums. 46x25,5 cm,