Table screen and stand

probably 19th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Carved and pierced stand supporting a vertical panel with gilt scrollwork at border. At center, two birds fly in front of a gilded waterfall surrounded by plants. Reverse: Chinese characters.

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Title: Table screen and stand
Date Created: probably 19th century
Location Created: China
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Carved and gilt spinach-green jade, carved and inlaid lacquer, carved teak
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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