Magnificent set of 16 Old Chinese Paintings about the Characters of the book:

Dream of the Red Chamber ( Hong Lou Meng), 

considered one of the four Great classical novels in the Chinese literature..

There is an artist seal and descriptive Chinese Calligraphy in each painting.

The paintings were acquired by my grandfather during 1920/1930's.

It was treasured with his most valued objects, inside large a sandalwood carved chest.

The paintings measure approximately 9 X 13 inches.

The paintings come in a box with a embroidered silk top with handwriting calligraphy and artist mark.

I welcome any questions