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Table Screen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular table screen with a black frame and stand. The frame is rounded at the corners, with curved handles on both sides. The base has a flat bottom and three curved feet on each side. The stand is carved with a design that includes foliage. The screen itself is made of white material, possibly jade, and features a raised relief carving of a snowy landscape with trees, a figure, and a mountain. The carving includes details such as snowflakes and branches. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Nephrite, wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
440 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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