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A Chinese kingfisher-feather and inlaid-wood screen
19th century
the rectangular panel delicately crafted in kingfisher and other feathers, silk and polychrome ivory in high and low relief with a theatrical battle scene before pavilions and trees, the wood stand enclosing a lower glazed panel with a bird and rocks and inlaid with mother-of-pearl -- 28¾in. (73cm.) high (minor losses to wood inlay). See Illustration
19th century
the rectangular panel delicately crafted in kingfisher and other feathers, silk and polychrome ivory in high and low relief with a theatrical battle scene before pavilions and trees, the wood stand enclosing a lower glazed panel with a bird and rocks and inlaid with mother-of-pearl -- 28¾in. (73cm.) high (minor losses to wood inlay). See Illustration
Provenance
Sir John Roger, presented by the Empress of China
Lady Holland, presented by Mr. Rice, the American Ambassador
Arthur Kay, H.R.S.A.
Lady Holland, presented by Mr. Rice, the American Ambassador
Arthur Kay, H.R.S.A.