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Table Screen with Pheasant and Magnolia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Table Screen with Pheasant and Magnolia, an artwork by an unknown artist, depicts a table screen. The screen is oval and made of white jade or similar material. A pheasant is carved into the center. The pheasant stands on a base that resembles a rocky outcropping. The bird faces to the right, looking up at a magnolia branch that extends from the top-left to the bottom-right. The branch has several flowers and leaves. The screen's border is wavy at the bottom and has a floral design along the top. A small label on the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
507 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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