This 19th-century four panel screen depicts an elegant palatial setting with gilt brushwork and fine inlay of soapstone, agate, jade, and bone. Robed members of the imperial court stroll through a palace courtyard, enclosed by grand archways and lattice railings. The scene is dotted with brushed foliage and the occasional scholars' object, and surmounted by large, gracefully branching inlaid trees. Set against a black lacquer background, the carved inlay adds subtle dimension to the scene and colors the figures and architecture with the irregular, natural patterning of each stone. The screen is a beautiful example of the Chinese inlay...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soapstone Wall Decorations
MaterialsAgate, Soapstone