(Yicai Global) Nov. 4 -- Five classical paintings by Song and Ming dynasty painters from a private collection will be on show at the Third China International Import Expo in Shanghai that opens tomorrow, online news outlet The Paper reported today.

Three works by 16th century painter Qiu Ying, known for his meticulous brush technique, will be exhibited. They are a depiction of the Monkey King fable ‘Journey to the West,’ ‘Ladies in a Courtyard’ and a mountain landscape painted on a long scroll.

15th century artist Shen Zhou’s ‘Snowy Mountains’ and a scroll landscape painting by 12th century master Zhao Boju will also be on display.

It is entirely possible that the works will be up for sale, according to the online version of the Wenhui Daily. In which case they will be eligible for preferential tax rates.

Exhibitors who sell under five art works or antiques at the CIIE will be granted tax discounts, authorities have said in a bid to promote the repatriation of Chinese cultural relics held abroad.

Editors: Liao Shumin, Kim Taylor