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Folding screen with figures in a landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown folding screen with eight panels. Each panel has a rectangular beige insert with a landscape scene. The scenes show people on boats on water and on land among buildings and mountains. The dark brown frame around each insert has ornate carvings. Two sections at the top and bottom of each panel are carved. The screen stands on small feet. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Carved talc mounted on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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