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Chinese Table Screen with Soapstone Panel, circa 1850

$2,880
£2,181.33
€2,505.19
CA$4,035.82
A$4,387.75
CHF 2,326.39
MX$52,598.02
NOK 29,567.24
SEK 27,087.61
DKK 18,723.09

About the Item

Prevalent in fine Chinese interiors as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906), standing screens with decorative stone panels served numerous functions as portable architecture. Used to section off a room or as a backdrop to a throne or floral arrangement, large screens allowed a space to be shaped to one's every need. Also known as spirit screens, smaller table screens such as this were often used to block drafts and other intrusions in a scholar's workspace. Like every aspect of a scholar's studio, such screens were ornamented with images that inspired contemplation and added beauty to its surroundings. This 19th century screen is comprised of a square soapstone panel set in a footed frame decorated by oblong cut-outs and floral panels. The stone panel is carved with a lively scene of courtly life on one side, and a reclining mythical qilin protector on the other. Divine and peaceful creatures, qilin are believed to be benevolent protectors of those with good intentions. The wooden frame is finished with a layer of dark brown lacquer, now beautifully worn from centuries of use. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Soapstone,Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMCL0321stDibs: LU820021323702

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