They were exquisitely painted; almost all of them were of women.

And be sure to look up; the ceiling is exquisitely painted.

The most likely answer for the small ones is for decoration, as many of them are exquisitely painted and are widely collected.

On its top was exquisitely painted a fiery, scaled dragon, entwined with an enormous, powerful tiger.

The exquisitely painted surfaces of all are a pleasure to see.

Her face was delicate and exquisitely painted.

He summoned one of the exquisitely painted girls and she came with more sake and a knowing smile.

(The exception is an exquisitely painted still-life of porcelain plates and cups.)

The museum's wildlife dioramas, with their exquisitely painted background murals, also do a good job of transporting visitors to the American wilderness.