CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE

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ECRAN DE TABLE EN PIERRE QIYANG SCULPTEE
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
The panel is carved in high relief on one side with a pair of cranes flying amidst scrolling clouds above elaborate pavillions nestled amongst cliffs and pines on an outcrop jutting into the sea.
20¾ x 15 1/8 in. (52.8 x 38.3 cm.), wood stand

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A QIYANG STONE TABLE SCREEN
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

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Stone from Qiyang, which is located in Hunan province, is considered to be one of the best materials for making both traditional Chinese ink stones and carved table screens, due to its smooth surface and the beauty of its dark red, green and sand colours.

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