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Chinese Reverse Glass Table Screen with Floral Still Life, c. 1850

About the Item

Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to section off a room or as a backdrop to a throne or floral arrangement, large screens allowed a space to be shaped to one's every need. Also known as spirit screens, smaller table screens such as this were often used to block drafts and other intrusions in a scholar's workspace. Like every aspect of a scholar's studio, such screens were ornamented with images that inspired contemplation and added beauty to its surroundings. This 19th-century table screen features a reverse glass mirror painted with an elegant still life. The quiet vignette shows an array of precious objects, including an offering bowl with grapes, a brush pot with pen and paper, and a vase of cut plum blossoms and chrysanthemums. The painting is set in a simple wooden frame and secured by a hardwood base decorated with carvings of fu lions, dragons, vases, and censers. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.

Dimensions:

Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)

Style:

Qing (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Wood,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: CFC2321stDibs: LU820032563162

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