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Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850

$13,880
£10,436.81
€12,068.16
CA$19,588.51
A$21,254.52
CHF 11,275.13
MX$261,003.85
NOK 139,436.70
SEK 132,046.39
DKK 90,083.83

About the Item

Screens served numerous functions as portable architecture in Chinese homes. The largest examples sectioned off entire rooms, allowing a family to shape the spaces in their home to any need. Smaller table screens, such as this one, were often used to block drafts and other intrusions in a scholar's work space. Like every aspect of a scholarly studio, the screen would be ornamented with images that inspired contemplation and focus. This hardwood example is carved with auspicious flowers and fruits, a constant source of well-wishes for the observer. The mirrored surface of the screen provides the viewer with a direct relationship between themselves and these symbols of prosperity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Mirror is new/replacement, within the original antique frame. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E0041stDibs: LU820013771732

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