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Table Screen with Scene of Imperial Traveling Palace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a table screen with a scene of an imperial traveling palace. The screen is square and has a black frame. The frame has a flat top with the number "580" written on it. The frame's bottom section has a decorative design with curved lines and a lion's head in the center. The screen's main body is a frosted glass or crystal with a raised design depicting a palace scene. The scene includes trees, buildings, and people. The screen stands on four short legs with ridged sides. The background of the image is white. The image appears to be a black and white photograph. The screen is labeled as being from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 616 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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