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Screen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Five-panel screen with a painted scene. The screen has a dark brown frame with gold and red designs. The scene depicts a Chinese-style building with pagoda roofs, trees, and people in traditional clothing. The building has multiple levels, balconies, and a courtyard. The people are engaged in various activities. The background of the screen is black on the right side and light on the left side. The screen stands on a light-colored floor against a white wall with a wood baseboard.

Artwork Details

Date
1676
Medium
Five-panel folding screen; lacquer on wood, colors and gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 445 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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