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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 12 in. ( 198.12 x 41.28 x 30.48 cm )
Bequest from the Estate and Trust of Elise Reeder Olton
2014/1.619F

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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 holding a plant, flute, pot and bowl. There is a large tree with rocks and a gold fence and mountains. On the bottom is a ochre pot with red and pink flowers and green foliage.

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