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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 3/8 x 1 in. ( 198.12 x 41.59 x 2.54 cm )
Bequest from the Estate and Trust of Elise Reeder Olton
2014/1.619C

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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 five women in kimono holding different instruments. There is half of a house and a large tree towards the top and another tree towards the middle. On the bottom is a green vase with a red band and ochre colored base. Coming out of the top are pink flowers with green stems.

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