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Chinese Table Screen with Soapstone Panel, circa 1850

About the Item

Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone 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 screen is comprised of a square soapstone panel set in a footed frame decorated by oblong cut-outs and floral panels. The stone panel is carved with a lively scene of courtly life on one side, and a reclining mythical qilin protector on the other. Divine and peaceful creatures, qilin are believed to be benevolent protectors of those with good intentions. The wooden frame is finished with a layer of dark brown lacquer, now beautifully worn from centuries of use. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art.

Dimensions:

Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)

Style:

Qing (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Elm,Soapstone,Carved,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1850

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: CMCL0321stDibs: LU820021323702

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