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Chinese Folding Floor Screen with Stone Insets

About the Item

A six panel hinged folding floor screen from China circa end of the 19th- early 20th century. Each panel features three sections of black lacquered panels inlaid with a variety of objects carved from hard stones. The top features flowers in vases, desk top scholar objects such as seal and brush pen holders; the middle showcases collections of archaist bronze vessels and the bottom is permeated with various auspicious symbols and additional antique vessels. The back is more subdued and decorated with gold lacquer inlay of floral and other traditional symbols.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74 in (187.96 cm)Width: 108 in (274.32 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th-Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some surface wear and patina, on the edges and hardware. The black background shows surface light scratches and subtle uneven color in area likely due to different light exposure.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945015730761

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