Lot Essay
The long inscription refers to a famous literary gathering that was held in the Western Garden of Wang Shen.
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19TH CENTURY
Details
AN INSCRIBED AND GILT-DECORATED PALE CEALDON JADE SCREEN
19TH CENTURY
The front of the rectangular screen is decorated with a landscape scene with scholars at leisurely pursuits, with a long poetic inscription to the back. The stone is of a pale tone with some paler inclusions. The screen has a carved wood stand.
Overall 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high
19TH CENTURY
The front of the rectangular screen is decorated with a landscape scene with scholars at leisurely pursuits, with a long poetic inscription to the back. The stone is of a pale tone with some paler inclusions. The screen has a carved wood stand.
Overall 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high
Provenance
A private English collection, formed from the 1970s onwards.
Brought to you by
Cherrei Yuan Tian