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An exceptional rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen. Qing…
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Melbourne
Date:
6-Dec-2015
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An exceptional rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen. Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, a four leaf silk screen exquisitely embroidered with myriad birds of varied species within trees and auspicious flowers, the reticulated arched crests, bases and borders mounted with eighty four intricately carved ivory panels and cloud medallions illustrating scenes from the novel, 'Dream of the red chamber'. Height 185.5 cm. Width 236 cm. Depth 3 cm
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Oriental: Furniture