A HUANGHUALI TWO-PANEL SCREEN
19TH CENTURY
The narrow panels consist of horizontal panels well carved in double-openwork with begonia-shaped medallions, each enclosing a stylized character, which together form fu, lu, and shou (good fortune, prosperity, and longevity) and is flanked by chilong writhing amidst scrolling clouds, and there is a large open central section (formerly enclosing paintings). The rectangular legs are joined by a shaped apron with beaded edge and carved with chilong and archaistic scroll.
75¼ in. (191.3 cm.) high, 21¼ in. (53.8 cm.) wide each panel
A HUANGHUALI TWO-PANEL SCREEN
19TH CENTURY
The narrow panels consist of horizontal panels well carved in double-openwork with begonia-shaped medallions, each enclosing a stylized character, which together form fu, lu, and shou (good fortune, prosperity, and longevity) and is flanked by chilong writhing amidst scrolling clouds, and there is a large open central section (formerly enclosing paintings). The rectangular legs are joined by a shaped apron with beaded edge and carved with chilong and archaistic scroll.
75¼ in. (191.3 cm.) high, 21¼ in. (53.8 cm.) wide each panel
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