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What is a Chinese screen?
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A Chinese screen can refer to a number or things, including standing folding room dividers, architectural window or door screen panels, or even decorative latticework hangings.

Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
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Pair Chinese Cloisonne Tapir Candlesticks, Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese cloisonne candlesticks in the form of tapirs, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Candlesticks
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Pair Qilin Guardian Sculptures, Carved Wood and Gilt Lacquer, Circa 1900
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A magnificent pair of Chinese Choazhou (Teochew) carved wood and gilt lacquered mythical guardian beasts known as qilin, late Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), circa 1900, southern China.
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Softwood, Lacquer, Paint
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Gold and Spinel Hair Ornaments, 17th c
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
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Multi-gemstone, Gold
Japanese Lacquer Tray by Zohiko, Meiji/Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
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Located in Austin, TX
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
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Multi-gemstone, Gold
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Copper
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
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