A Chinese watercolor and ink on paper painting by Cao Qi. The painting depicts a cat in a tree with flowers and includes an inscription and 3 seals. It is mounted on silk backing with silk dowels. Dimensions: 51 inches tall X 12 inches wide; 129.5 cm tall X 30.5 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Repaired worm damage; creasing; numerous areas of repair. Provenance: From a professor's collection in Bay Area, California; purchased in Japan. For additional photos, please see the following link: https://oag.smugmug.com/Summer-Asian-2020-Paintings