QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

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A LACQUER AND HARDSTONE-EMBELLISHED HONGMU EIGHT-PANEL SCREEN
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Comprising eight rectangular panels, each is superbly decorated with semi-precious stones to depict court ladies engaged in leisurely pursuits within landscape scenes. Each lower panel is decorated with flowers and precious objects, the reverse with gilt-decorated inscriptions.
each panel: 91 in. x 21 3/4 in. (231 cm. x 55.5 cm.)

Provenance

Sold at Christie's London, 11 June 1987, lot 192
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong

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Please note, the endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. For further information please refer to the Conditions of Sale.

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Lot Essay

This lot is made of a type of Dalbergia wood which is subject to CITES export/import restrictions since 2 January 2017. This item can only be shipped to addresses within Hong Kong or collected from our Hong Kong saleroom and office unless a CITES re-export permit is granted. Please contact the department for further information.

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