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Folding Coromandel Screen (Six-Panels)

Chinese

Artwork Details

Folding Coromandel Screen (Six-Panels)
18th century - 20th century
Chinese
carnelian, beryl, mother-of-pearl and quartz on coromandel
78 x 16 1/4 x 1 in. ( 198.12 x 41.28 x 2.54 cm )
Bequest from the Estate and Trust of Elise Reeder Olton
2014/1.619A

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Physical Description:

A six-panel screen with a lacquered black background and illustrations in greens, reds, ochres and pinks. There is a border throughout each panel with red dragons and line decorations. This panel has four women in kimono each holding a different item - flower, vase, bowl and basket. There are two large trees. On the bottom is a green oval vase with pink flowers and green stems. On either side of the vase is a pear and a pepper.

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